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District Attorney recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds for the purchase of as-needed network hardware, Karpel software, office space enhancement services, Fausel House (772 Pacific Street) facility lease, Fentanyl awareness outreach efforts, and Science-Based Interview training/travel expenses in the overall total estimated amount of $186,239 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;
2) Approve the use of Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds for the purchase of as-needed law enforcement equipment, (1) vehicle, and ANDE DNA training services and kits in the overall total estimated amount of $113,241 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;
3) Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget transfer increasing revenue and appropriations within the District Attorney’s budget by $265,730 (4/5 vote required);
4) Make a finding in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4.3, that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County for the procurement and purchase of a department vehicle;
5) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign a purchase order to a preferred vendor in the estimated amount of $51,572 for a one-time purchase following Board approval, under an exemption to competitive bidding; and
6) Add one (1) Pickup Truck to the District Attorney’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Fixed Asset List, with an estimated cost of $51,572.
FUNDING: Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Funds and Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Equitable Sharing Funds
The District Attorney’s Office (DA), through an agreement with the Federal Department of Justice (DOJ), receives monies for assets seized by partner agencies, also referred to as Equitable Sharing Funds (EQSHR). The funds are deposited into a trust fund in the County Treasury until such time the District Attorney requests the use of the funds per the guidelines est...
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