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District Attorney recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve the use of Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds for the purchase of Point Blank vests and fire arms safety loading chambers in the estimated amount of $12,567, and new uniform gear in the estimated amount of $7,196;
2) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds for the following: 772 Pacific St. facility lease, in the amount of $31,860 for the period of July 2019 - June 2020; computer equipment in the estimated amount of $9,495; office equipment and supplies: in the estimated amount of $11,106; 778 Pacific St. building sound masking costs in the quoted amount of $27,000; CDAA Diversity 2018 initiative cost at $5,000; and
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer increasing revenue and appropriations within the District Attorney's budget by $104,224. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds and Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds (SLESF)
The District Attorney has a need to update existing end-of-life equipment and gear/uniforms for the Investigations staff and is requesting to use Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds (SLESF) to purchase the following:
$7,196 for new uniform and weather gear - Staff is requiring (24) new uniform, weather based ID jackets, shirts, caps, and (100) Velcro ID patches. Uniform gear will require a silk screen set up fee.
$12,567 for Point Blank Armor Carrier vests and fire arms safety loading chamber - Existing vests provided to staff are reaching the manufacturer's expiration date. For the safety of staff, replacement vests are needed. The District Attorney is requesting to purchase 24 units at an estimated cost of $460 a unit plus tax. A new fire arms safety loading chamber is also needed, at an estimated cost of $571 plus tax.
Per Government Code 30061-30063, moneys allocated from a Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) to a recipient entity shall be expended exclusively to provide front line law enforcement services.
Asset Forfeiture Funds/ Equitable Sharing (EQSHR)
The District Attorney, through an agreement with the Federal Department of Justice (DOJ), receives monies for assets seized by partner agencies. The funds are deposited into a trust fund in the County Treasury until such time the District Attorney requests use of the funds per the guidelines established in Equitable Sharing agreement with the DOJ. The District Attorney has several costs that can be covered with Equitable Sharing funds (EQSHR) and is requesting to use the funds for the following expenses:
$31,860 rental costs for DA building lease located at 772 Pacific St. - As requested during prior fiscal year 18/19, the District Attorney is requesting EQSHR use for the 19/20 building lease cost during the period of July 2019-June 2020. According to lease contract with Fausel Professional Center LLC, the first 6 months will be billed at $2625/month and the remaining 6 months will be billed at $2685/month, for a total cost of $31,860.
$5,000 CDAA Diversity 2018 initiative - The California District Attorneys Association has recently launched a statewide campaign that focuses on bringing diversity to prosecutors’ offices. The agency has provided new resources for its members of which the District Attorney’s office will be utilizing.
$27,000 DA facility sound masking project - Due to the design of the District Attorney’s facility, there is an excessive amount of traveling sound throughout the building. To correct this, installation of white noise and sound masking mechanisms are required.
$11,106 office equipment and supplies - The District Attorney is in need of (12) Chairs, (12) tables, (4) 50” LED televisions, with proper mounting equipment. The staff also needs an ID card printer with ink in order to print identification card in house.
$9,495 computer equipment - The District Attorney is purchasing (7) new laptops for staff, each with required software, and (4) desktop computers.
ALTERNATIVES
General Fund appropriations for purchases.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar Item 18-1619 (October, 30 2018): Approve the use of Asset Forfeiture funds for the following: facility lease, in the amount of $15,750 for the period of November 2018 - June 2019; cameras, access control and burglary system in the amount of $20,350; furniture and equipment in the amount of $14,150; Project Management, interior design and low voltage costs in the amount of $12,850; and $6,000 for the purchase of a Motorola Tri-Band Radio and software for the new District Attorney Investigator Allocation
Legistar Item 18-1448 (October 9, 2018): Approve the use of Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds for the purchase firearm lighting, ballistic vests and hand held radios with software Licenses; approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer increasing revenue and appropriations within the District Attorney's budget by $111,600 (4/5 vote required); and approve the addition of 16 Motorola APX8000 Hand Held Radios to the District Attorney's Fiscal Year 2018-19 Fixed Asset List.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change to Net County Cost as Asset Forfeiture funds are being requested. The funding for the requested expenses will increase the overall revenue and expense appropriations of the District Attorney's budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Clerk of the Board to forward executed budget transfer to the Auditor Controller's Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety
CONTACT
Vern Pierson