To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Accept a Donation to Support the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office K9 Program and Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept a donation in the amount of $53,021.00 from the Humboldt Deputy Sheriff’s Organization; and
2. Approve a supplemental budget for the donation amount in Budget Unit 1100-221110 - K9 Program. (Attachment 1) (4/5 Vote Required)
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt Deputy Sheriff’s Organization (HDSO) is making a donation to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) K9 Program in the amount of $53,021.00 (Attachment 2). This is made possible due to support from the Christine and Jalmer Berg Foundation. The donation is specifically for the K9 Program to enhance the program and is not intended to supplant or replace any other budgeted resources for the program. The HCSO K9 program has evaluated needs and is requesting the funds be used for outfitting K9 Patrol vehicles (which require specialized equipment over and above what is typical for a patrol vehicle), a new bite suit, case law update training, agitator school training, and training equipment.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
HDSO Donation (1100-221110 K9 Program budget)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1100, 221110) |
FY24-25 |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$0 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
$53,021 |
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Total Expenditures |
$53,021 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (1100, 221110) |
FY24-25 |
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General Fund |
$0 |
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Fees/Other |
$53,021 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$53,021 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
A supplemental budget in the amount of $53,021 is requested for this donation and purchases as it was not anticipated in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 budget in 1100-221110 - K9 Program. Approximately $32,000 will be used for vehicle outfitting, $18,821 for training and training equipment, and $2,200 for a bite suit.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There is no staffing impact other than time needed to make the purchases and book the training.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Humboldt Deputy Sheriff’s Organization
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to accept this donation, but that is not recommended as it would prevent the K9 unit from receiving additional training and equipment needed for the continued success of the program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Supplemental Budget
Attachment 2 - Donation Letter
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A