TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners
FROM: John A. Titkanich, County Administrator
DATE: January 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement- State Attorney Victim Service Program
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BACKGROUND
In January 2024, Indian River County entered into an interlocal agreement with Martin County, Okeechobee County and St. Lucie County related to the administration of the State Attorney Victim Service Department ("VSD"). One of the victim services programs started many years by the 19th Judicial Circuit State Attorney is the sexual assault assistance program ("SAAP"). As these programs have evolved, changes in the law and best practices have required a gradual separation of the programs from the Office of the State Attorney.
To ensure future viability and grant funding opportunities for the VSD and SAAP, St. Lucie County has stepped up to provide fiscal agent services for the VSD. Now, St. Lucie has agreed to expand its responsibilities to also process VSD payroll through its payroll system. This interlocal amendment memorializes this expansion of responsibilities.
BUDGET
There is no cost to Indian River County associated with approval of this amendment to the interlocal agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Fiscal Agent Services for the State Attorney's Victim Services Department.