DATE: November 3, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: John Zanoni, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
SUBJECT: Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Forensic Vehicle Purchase
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2026-27 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 in the amount of $90,000 for the purchase and up-fitting of Forensic Vehicle (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will allow the Sheriff’s Office to increase appropriations and estimated revenues in Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 to facilitate this purchase. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved, the Sheriff’s Office will not be able to purchase the vehicle to support the routine transport, relocation, and law disposition of property and evidence.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The Unclaimed Property Funds available for FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget within Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 will be used to fund the Forensic Vehicle. Approval of the recommended action will increase the FY 2026-27 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Org 3111 in the amount of $90,000 in Unclaimed Property Funds for the purchase of the Forensic Vehicle.
DISCUSSION:
The Sheriff’s Office request approval to purchase the Forensic Vehicle. The requested vehicle will be assigned to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Services Unit, Property and Evidence Team, to support the routine transport, relocation, and law disposition of property and evidence. Property and Evidence personnel routinely transport substantial quantities of heavy property between Sheriff’s Office facilities and other locations throughout Fresno County. Personnel also...
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