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Sheriff, on behalf of the Cal-ID Remote Access Network Board, recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign a Budget Transfer authorizing the transfer of $258,000 from the Fingerprint Identification Trust Fund to the Sheriff's operating budget to cover expenditures relative to the purchase of equipment that will be used to assist in the identification of individuals suspected of a crime and to offset personnel costs currently covered by the General Fund resulting in a decrease in Net County Cost of $50,000 and a corresponding increase in General Fund Contingency. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: Vehicle License Fee Revenue
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $208,000
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $258,000
Total Funding Available $258,000
Change To Net County Cost ($50,000)
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None. Funding is available in the Fingerprint Identification Fund trust account which consists of revenues generated from vehicle registrations pursuant to Vehicle Code 9250.19, to be used specifically for this purpose. The FY 2011-12 budget includes $50,000 in staff costs covered with General Fund dollars. This revenue will offset these expenses resulting in a decrease to Net County Cost for the Sheriff of $50,000 and an increase in General Fund Contingency of $50,000.
Background:
In November 1997, the Board of Supervisors authorized a $1 fee to be added to vehicle registrations to "fund local programs that enhance local law enforcement to provide fingerprint identification" pursuant to Vehicle Code 9250.19. These funds are currently being collected and deposited into the Fingerprint Identification Fund.
Reason for Recommendation:
On October 21, 2011, the Cal-ID Remote Access Network Board (RAN Board), authorized the expenditure of $258,000 from the Fingerprint Identification Trust Fund for the following:
- $161,000 to purchase 46 GRAB...
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