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District Attorney recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget transfer shifting department appropriations from Services and Supplies to Interfund Transfers for the one-time purchase of a mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) through the Department of Transportation Fleet division in the estimated cost of $45,000 (4/5 vote required); and
2) Add 1 Mid-Size SUV to the Department of Transportation's Fleet division FY 2024-25 Fixed Asset List, not to exceed $45,000. (Refer 3/4/2025, Item 10)
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The District Attorney’s Office currently has a department owned vehicle (99-728) that is approaching end of life. The vehicle is a 2013 Ford Explorer with approximately 140,000 miles on the odometer. The vehicle needs a replacement catalytic converter and other repairs. The office has assessed the value in repairs and has determined replacing the vehicle is a better use of funds.
The estimated cost of replacing the vehicle through County Fleet is $45,000. The vehicle is anticipated to be a mid-size to full-size sport utility type, with 4-wheel/all-wheel drive capabilities. Due to the amount of travel office attorneys are required to make to and from both the Placerville and South Lake Tahoe courthouses, a replacement vehicle is needed.
It is anticipated savings under Services and Supplies will offset the cost of the vehicle Interfund Transfer under the department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
ALTERNATIVES
Should the Board opt not to approve the enclosed budget transfer and the purchase of a replacement vehicle, the District Attorney’s Office will experience an increase to the frequency in which personal vehicles are utilized for work-related travel.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Auditor Controller’s Office and Chief Administrative Office
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The one-time purchase of a replacement vehicle would result to no change in Net County Cost. The department is recommending the Board approve a budget transfer, moving savings under Services and Supplies, derived from Fleet mileage rate reductions, to Interfund Transfers to fund the estimated vehicle cost of $45,000.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Upon approval, Clerk of the Board to forward executed budget transfer to the Auditor Controller’s Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Vern Pierson, District Attorney