To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Fiscal Year 2019-20 Supplemental Budget Request for Humboldt County Drug Task Force Budget Unit 3644-265 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a supplemental budget request in the amount of $39,055 in Budget Unit 3644-265 Humboldt County Drug Task Force (DTF) for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for the purchase of an out-of-service patrol car, a TruNarc machine, and a drone for use by the DTF (Attachment 1) (4/5 vote required).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Trust 3644 - Humboldt County Drug Task Force State Asset Forfeiture
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Drug Task Force (DTF) is a multi-jurisdictional unit that has been in existence for over 20 years. The DTF is comprised of local law enforcement agencies that dedicate staff to combat mid to major level narcotic offenders in all jurisdictional boundaries of the county. Operating costs for DTF is supported through state and federal asset forfeiture revenues.
The DTF has identified equipment that is needed to enhance operations. On Sept. 11, 2019 the DTF Executive Board approved the Sheriff's Office to request a supplemental budget to be used for the following purchases:
* $30,055 for the purchase of a TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer, including a 3-year extended warranty.
* Up to $3,000 for any costs incurred by county IT for necessary computer support for the Tru Narc machine.
* $3,000 for the purchase of an out-of-service Crown Victorian patrol car from county Motor Pool.
* Up to $3,000 for the purchase of a drone.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A supplemental budget adjustment in the amount of $39,055 for the equipment outlined in the discussion is requested. Funds to cover the unbudgeted expense will be transferred from fund 3644 - SIB Drug Task Force Operating Expenses. The DTF Executive Committee strives to maintain a 3-year operating budget reserve estimated at $200,000 ...
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