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District Attorney recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve the use of Local Asset Forfeiture Funds to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual 2022 Snowball Heroes and Helpers Shopping Event (Snowball Event) in the amount of $15,000, set to occur on December 3, 2022 in El Dorado County;
2) Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget transfer increasing revenue and appropriations within the District Attorney’s budget. (4/5 vote required);
3) Make a finding that a public benefit is derived from supporting the Snowball Event which will serve in providing youth/at-risk children with much needed winter supplies; and
4) Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a Funding Agreement, consistent with the County's standard form and upon the approval of County Counsel, with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra authorizing payment of a $15,000 funding contribution in support of the 2022 Snowball Event.
FUNDING: Local Asset Forfeiture Funds/ Special Revenue Fund “15% ASSET FORFEITURE”.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The District Attorney’s Office, along with other local agencies, participates in the annual Snowball Event benefiting the El Dorado County’s Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, serving children ages 3 to 18. Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that are life changing for the better. Donations from agencies within the community support the annual Snowball Event and allows the organization to continue to provide wonderful opportunities to youth in need.
The 2022 Snowball Event will be held on December 3, 2022. During the event, at-risk children receive the opportunity to interact with law enforcement and first responders while they shop for much needed winter supplies as funded...
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