DATE: March 1, 2016
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Mims, Sheriff-Coroner
SUBJECT: Budget Transfer for Boating Unit Vehicle Purchase
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Clerk to the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 25 ($60,000) transferring FY 2015-16 appropriations within the Sheriff-Coroner Org 3111, from Account 7400 (Special Departmental Expense), to Account 8300 (Equipment) for the purchase and up-fitting of one replacement vehicle for the Sheriff-Coroner's Boating Unit.
REPORT
There is no additional net County cost associated with the recommended action. The Sheriff-Coroner's Office will use services and supplies savings in the department's current year budget to purchase one Ford F-250 truck to include up-fitting of a law enforcement radio and equipment ($60,000). The existing vehicle is a 2002 Ford F250. After more than 13 years of use, primarily towing vessels, the vehicle had a complete engine failure, requiring an entirely new engine. Based on the age and mileage of the vehicle, it is not financially feasible to replace the engine of such an old vehicle. A replacement vehicle is necessary to meet the Unit's towing requirements and to maintain the mission and responsibilities of the Sheriff-Coroner's Boating Unit.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved by your Board, the Department will not be able to purchase the requested vehicle, which will hamper the Department's Boating Unit's ability to tow their vessels.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no additional net County cost associated with the recommended action, as services and supplies savings in the Sheriff-Coroner FY 2015-16 adopted budget Org 3111 will fund the cost of the vehicle. The approval of the recommended action will allow the Sheriff-Coroner Org 3111 to transfer FY 2015-16 adopted appropriations in the amount of $60,000 between accounts to purchase one Ford F-250. Maintenance costs are included in the FY 2...
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