To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Increasing Fixed Asset Line for Sheriff’s Budget Unit 1100-221930 - Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve an appropriation transfer request increasing a fixed asset line in FY 2021-22 Budget Unit 1100-221930 - Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCESP) to purchase a rescue tool (Attachment 1).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program Grant, Drug Enforcement Administration of the United State Department of Justice
DISCUSSION:
When in the field the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) routinely encounters heavy padlocks and security doors. This device, called a rescue tool, will allow MET to safely pry or cut through fortifications found during field operations. It will also allow the team to enter secured areas during fire season without having to use a grinder or torch, which could spark and start a blaze. This purchase has been approved by the Drug Enforcement Administration using DCESP funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of this rescue tool with its essential accessories is $12,596. The purchase meets the fixed asset threshold and therefore an appropriation transfer to establish the fixed asset is requested (Attachment 1). This agenda item transfers expenditure appropriations from the Sheriff’s Office DCESP Professional and Special Services expenditure line (1100-221930-2118) to an existing fixed asset line for equipment. There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the professional and special services line to transfer the funding needed to purchase the rescue tool.
Revenue for this purchase is available through the use of DCESP grant funds. There is no match or additional General Fund funding requested, and therefore no additional impact to the General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing for and maintaining infrastructure and investing in county employees.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Drug Enforcement Administration of the United State Department of Justice
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to approve the recommendation; however, this is not recommended as this purchase has been approved by the grant agency and identified as necessary by MET.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Request for Budget Transfer for Budget Unit 221930
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: None
Meeting of: February 9, 2021
File No: 21-36