Title
Probation Department recommending the Board approve a budget transfer reducing Services and Supplies by $18,926 and increasing fixed assets by the same amount, for the purchase of video monitoring expansion packs previously authorized for purchase in the Services and Supplies category.
FUNDING: General Fund.
Body
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Video monitoring and recording of the premises is essential to the Probation Department's enhancement of safety for the public, clients, and staff. The previously purchased server allows the department to complete the transition from analog to digital equipment, while the purchase of the expansion packs will bring all locations up to an industry standard and comply with CA AB839 Section 3, 26206.6. The cost of the two expansion packs was included in the amount of the authorized FY 18/19 Budget for the Juvenile Hall and Juvenile Treatment Center Security Camera Project; however the funding was budgeted in Services and Supplies and should have been budgeted in Fixed Assets.
ALTERNATIVES
If the purchases are not approved, the department would not be in compliance with the statutory video retention requirements.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No Change to Net County Cost. Funding for this item is already included in the FY 2018-19 budget, however this action requires a budget transfer to move from class 40 to 60. The item does not require a 4/5 vote of the Board as this is not an increase or addition to the budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Chelsea Doyle, Department Analyst, (530) 621-5638