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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Transfer Request to increase appropriations in the Grand Jury operating account in the amount of $30,000 using the Information Technologies (IT) Infrastructure Designation for the purchase of replacement laptops. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: IT Infrastructure Designation (General Fund).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
California state law requires that all 58 counties impanel a Jury to serve during each fiscal year (Penal Code Section 905, California Constitution, Article I, Section 23.)
The function of the Civil Grand Jury is to investigate the operations of El Dorado County departments and agencies, city governments, school districts and special districts. The Jury determines which issues will be investigated during its term of office. It is an arm of the Court and a representative of the public. Although it is an arm of the Court, it operates independently of direct Court supervision.
This budget transfer will allow for the purchase of replacement laptops for the Grand Jury in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 using the IT Infrastructure Designation. The Grand Jury currently has several laptops that are either end-of-life or do not function properly. Because the replacement laptop purchase is ordered by the Court, the County is required to pay the expense and this transfer will adjust appropriations for the Grand Jury to allow for the expense.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
This budget transfer will reduce the IT Infrastructure Designation by $30,000 and increase Net County Cost for the Grand Jury by $30,000.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Upon Board approval, obtain the Chair's signature on the Budget Transfer and forward to the Chief Administrative Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Alison Winter, Principal Management Analyst