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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board approve and authorize the County's Purchasing Agent to sign Agreement #587-F1411 with Partners for a Safer America for the term May 11, 2014 through May 10, 2017, which will allow the Contractor to install and maintain service boards on the premises that provide law-related information and referral services for inmates and other individuals on the Sheriff's Detention Facility premises.
FUNDING: Revenue.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No Net County Cost. The Sheriff’s Office (SO) receives revenue from Partners for a Safer America which is used to offset budgeted operational costs of the Placerville and South Lake Tahoe jails.
Background: On May 18, 2004, the Board authorized the County’s Purchasing Agent to sign Agreement #602-SO411 with Partners for a Safer America for the period May 11, 2004 through May 10, 2006. On March 10, 2006, the Purchasing Agent signed an amendment extending the term of the agreement through May 10, 2008.
On May 11, 2008, the Purchasing Agent signed Agreement #742-SO411 with Partners for a Safer America to continue posting and advertising information on service boards on the jail premises for the term of May 11, 2008 through May 10, 2011.
On August 2, 2011, the Purchasing Agent signed Agreement #507-S1110 with Partners for a Safer America for the period May 11, 2011 to May 10, 2014.
Reason for Recommendation: On June 28, 2011, the Sheriff's Office was informed the Purchasing Agent does not have the authority to sign revenue generating contracts without approval by your Board.
Approval of this recommendation will give authority to the Purchasing Agent to finalize the agreement, which will allow 'Partners for a Safer America' to continue posting advertisements that benefits inmates and also generates revenue for the Sheriff's Office.
Action to be taken following Board approval: The agreement will be signed by the Purchasing Agent and returned to the Sheriff's Office...
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