To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Appropriations Transfer Request for Budget Unit 272 Sheriff Coroner’s Office
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve an appropriations transfer request in FY 2018-19 Budget Unit 272 Coroner’s Office for purchase of a gurney (Attachment 1).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
The Coroner’s Office requires two gurneys for their operations. Both gurneys are more than ten years old. One of the gurneys unexpectedly broke and the cost to repair the gurney is not financially responsible given the age of the gurney. The Coroner’s office acquired a quote for a new gurney from Stryker. Stryker is the existing vendor and their gurneys are compatible with the Coroner vehicles and with a powerlift option. The powerlift option is a desirable feature that the Coroner’s office wishes to pursue in the future to help prevent possible work-related injuries. County purchasing was unable to find other gurneys that have the powerlift option. Other vendors sell the same gurney, but Stryker was the best price.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The gurney with tax costs $18,068.51. The three-year protection plan for service and maintenance is $6,326.40. An appropriation transfer from budget unit 272 object code 2716 - Special Departmental Expenses -Coroner is requested to establish a fixed asset for the gurney and service and maintenance. There are no additional general funds being requested.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing for and maintaining infrastructure.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to approve the recommendation; however, this is not recommended since it would leave the Coroner’s office without the necessary equipment needed to perform their work.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Request for Budget Transfer for Budget Unit 272
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: None
Meeting of: None