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3 <br /> 1 management of the funding, and this should be more of a partnership, as opposed to a <br /> 2 typical outside agency. <br /> 3 Chair Rich said she agreed with Commissioner Price, and does not want to give <br /> 4 funding to those who lobbied the BOCC, when others did not know that doing so was <br /> 5 even a possibility. <br /> 6 Commissioner Bedford said was originally leaning towards voting no, but the <br /> 7 entire process needs to be reviewed, due to covid-19. She said needs are more fluid <br /> 8 now, and she is making exception with this amendment and does support it. <br /> 9 Commissioner Dorosin asked if the social justice fund balance can be identified, <br /> 10 and if the funding need is time sensitive. He said it is a critical program that meets <br /> 11 social and justice needs. <br /> 12 Bonnie Hammersley said the balance is zero in 2019-20 budget. <br /> 13 Commissioner McKee said he will support the amendment, and the social justice <br /> 14 fund was created to give people a hand up. <br /> 15 Commissioner Greene said this program asked her a few months ago about <br /> 16 possibility of funding, and she suggested the outside agency process. She said she <br /> 17 could have just said for them to come forward and ask for funding from the social justice <br /> 18 fund. <br /> 19 Bonnie Hammersley said the BOCC should be careful that the social justice fund <br /> 20 does not become a bidding fund. <br /> 21 Commissioner Price said she tried to get funding for food programs years back, <br /> 22 and it was taken out of social services. She asked if this program could be a Covid-19 <br /> 23 project, or be placed under the Criminal Justice Resource Department for the first year. <br /> 24 She said she would like to see this as a connection, and not just money. <br /> 25 Bonnie Hammersley said staff would always consider this program an outside <br /> 26 agency, and all are in partnership with the County. She said this contract, if passed, will <br /> 27 be assigned to a department head to insure County procedures are being followed. <br /> 28 Commissioner Price asked, if approved, the funds will be considered outside <br /> 29 agency or social justice. <br /> 30 Bonnie Hammersley said the funds would be transferred from the social justice <br /> 31 fund into this program, under the outside agencies. <br /> 32 Commissioner Marcoplos said he recognizes the need to be true to the outside <br /> 33 agency process, but this is the type of program for which the social justice fund was <br /> 34 created. <br /> 35 Chair Rich said she supports the program, but it should be following the outside <br /> 36 agency process. She said there are many agencies that need funding, but did not <br /> 37 receive it. She said second chance lobbying feels uncomfortable, and she feels guilty <br /> 38 that other programs may have missed out because of not lobbying for funds. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner <br /> 41 Dorosin to approve the amendment <br /> 42 <br /> 43 VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Chair Rich) <br /> 44 <br /> 45 AMENDMENT 003- <br /> 46 Commissioner McKee said he wants to rescind the Board's raises, especially in <br /> 47 light of Covid-19. He said it is the least the BOCC can do. <br /> 48 Commissioner Bedford agreed, and the BOCC wants to be leaders and show <br /> 49 solidarity with the employees by having no raises in budget. <br /> 50 <br /> 51 A motion was made by Commissioner Bedford, seconded by Commissioner <br /> 52 McKee to approve the amendment <br /> 53 <br /> 54 VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Chair Rich) <br /> 55 <br />