DATE: October 18, 2016
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Mims, Sheriff-Coroner
SUBJECT: Sheriff Civil Automation and Debtor Assessment Equipment Purchases
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner Org 3111 in the amount of $209,700 for the purchase of patrol vehicles and trailer for the Sheriff's Civil Unit (4/5 vote);
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations in the Debtor Assessment Fee Org 1454 in the amount of $122,200 (4/5 vote); and
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations in the Sheriff Automated GC 26731 Org 1455 in the amount of $87,500 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with these actions. The Debtor Assessment Special Revenue Fund (SRF) and Sheriff Automated SRF monies are recommended for the purchase of four patrol vehicles, computers, radios, and associated equipment as well as one trailer for the Sheriff-Coroner's Civil Unit. The Debtor Assessment SRF can only be used to supplement the County's cost for vehicle fleet replacement, equipment, maintenance, and civil process operations. The Sheriff Automated SRF, pursuant to Government Code 26731, may be used to purchase operating equipment for the Sheriff-Coroner's Civil Division.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended actions are not approved, the Sheriff-Coroner's Office will not be able to purchase replacement vehicles, which will result in the continued use of existing high mileage and maintenance prone vehicles. This will potentially affect the service of court documents and civil processes being served in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions; the costs are fully offset with Debtor Assessment and Civil Automation funds. Approval of recommended action No. 1 will increase FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues in th...
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