ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 25, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent-Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager
DATE: June 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Amendment No.1 to Agreement 2024-137 with National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (extend term to December 31, 2025) to implement a socioecological model focused on using a public health approach to expand on the gun violence reduction efforts
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend approval of the Amendment.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2022, the Board of State and Community Corrections’ (BSCC) awarded the City of Bakersfield a multi-year $3,114,625 California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 4 grant (Grant Award #BSCC 873-22) to implement a Socioecological Model focused on using a public health approach to expand on the City’s gun violence reduction efforts.
The City' s CalVIP strategy' s goal includes: (1) reducing violence as measured by homicides and non- fatal injury shootings; (2) promoting opportunity and reducing recidivism for young people at the highest risk of violence; and (3) strengthening community - police relations, particularl y with residents at disproportionately high risk of involvement in violence. National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) is experienced, well qualified and a specialist in the field of gun violence reduction strategy trainings, and technical assistance. On June 12, 2024, the City entered into Agreement No. 2024-137 with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform utilizing CalVIP Cohort 4 funding for gun violence reduction strategies (GVRS) training and technical assistance.
BSCC recently extended the end date of the CalVIP Cohort 4 grant by six (6) months. Therefore, the City desires to amend the agreement to extend the term to December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this agreement is derived solely from grant funds. The General Fund is not affected.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
Amendment