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District Attorney's Office recommending the Board:
1) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds in the estimated amount of $250,000 to offset Science-Based Interviewing professional service contract costs, hosted training costs, and both employee and non-employee training/travel costs;
2) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds in the estimated amount of $35,820 to offset the Fausel House (772 Pacific Street) facility lease cost;
3) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds in the estimated amount of $64,968 to offset costs associated with Agreement 8874 with The Center for Violence-Free Relationships for Sexual Assault Counseling services for period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and
4) Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget transfer increasing revenue and appropriations within the District Attorney’s General Fund by $250,000. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
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 sub fund until such time the District Attorney requests the use of the funds per the guidelines established in the Equitable Sharing agreement with DOJ. One of the requirements outlined is obtaining Board approval for the use of EQSHR funds. According to the guidelines, EQSHR funds may be used by law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes only, which includes a wide range of operational expenses. The District Attorney is requesting, from the EQSHR fund, the use of $250,000 to offset Science-Based Interviewing related professional services, hosted training, and employee and non-employee training/travel costs. The office is also requesting the use of $35,8...
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