DATE: March 1, 2016
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Mims, Sheriff-Coroner
SUBJECT: Sheriff-Coroner Debtor Assessment and Civil Automation Funds Purchases
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2015-16 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Sheriff-Coroner Org 3111 in the amount of $155,000 for the purchase of three new vehicles and equipment for the Sheriff-Coroner's Civil Unit (4/5 vote);
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2015-16 appropriations in the Debtor Assessment Fee Org 1454 in the amount of $110,000 (4/5 vote); and
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2015-16 appropriations in the Sheriff Automated GC 26731 Org 1455 in the amount of $45,000 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no increase in net County cost associated with these actions as Sheriff Debtor Assessment Trust Fund (SDATF) and Sheriff Civil Automation Trust Fund (SCATF) monies will be used to purchase the three new vehicles, computers, radios, and associated equipment for the Sheriff's Civil Unit. The SDATF can only be used to supplement the County's cost for vehicle fleet replacement, equipment, maintenance and civil process operations. The SCATF may be used to purchase operating equipment for the Sheriff's Civil Unit.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended actions are not approved, the Department will not be able to purchase replacement vehicles, which will result in the Department's continued use of existing high mileage, maintenance prone vehicles and potentially affect the service of court documents and civil processes being served in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in net County cost associated with the recommended actions. SDATF monies in the amount of $110,000 (three new vehicles) and SCATF monies in the amount of $45,000 (computers, radios and associated equipment) are recommended to finance these purchases. Approval of the first recommended action will increase FY 2...
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