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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25D - AGMT - SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTIONREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 1, 2014 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH ANAHEIM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION CITY NAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1 s` Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a three -year agreement, ending June 30, 2017, with Anaheim Regional Medical Center to provide acute sexual assault exams and evidence collection in the amount of $120,000, subject to changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Police Department uses the services of the Anaheim Regional Medical Center to conduct sexual assault examinations and evidence collection for adult victims and suspects. Results from these tests and evidence collection are necessary for the prosecution of criminal cases. Anaheim Regional Medical Center is the only facility in the county performing rape and sexual assault examinations of adults for prosecution purposes. The Police Department has utilized Anaheim Regional Medical Center for these purposes since 1995. The costs for services are $750 per victim exam, and $350 per day of court room testimony. The agreement amount will include $40,000 per year for a total not to exceed amount of $120,000 for the three year term. The procedures used by this facility are consistent with those expected by the District Attorney's office to ensure best evidence practices are followed and that privacy concerns of victims are adequately safeguarded. 2513-1 Agreement with Anaheim July 1, 2014 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Regional Medical Center Funds are available in the Police Departments District Investigations fund Account (account no. 01114435 62300) in the Fiscal Year 2014 -15 budget. Carlos Rojas Chief of Police Police Department APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT: Francisco Gutierrez �,� Executive Director Finance and Mgt. Svcs. Agency 25D -2