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District Attorney recommending the Board approve the expenditure of the State Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) allocation, including estimated interest; and authorize the Chair to sign the accompanying Budget Transfer. (4/5's vote required)
FUNDING: State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$ 38,366 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ |
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New Funding |
$ 37,075 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other (Interest) |
$ 1,291 |
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Total Funding Available |
$ 38,366 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ -0- |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There will be no change to net county cost.
Background: The Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) provides State funds for "front line law enforcement needs" and there is no local match requirement. This program was established in FY 1996-97 under AB3229. The distribution of funding is as follows: 12.5% to County Sheriff for jail construction and operation needs, 12.5% to District Attorney for criminal prosecution and 75% for law enforcement.
Reason for Recommendation: The legislation that created the COPS programs requires that the Board consider the SLESF budget "separate and apart" from the adoption of the regular County budget to protect against supplanting which is prohibited under this program. This agenda item accomplishes that requirement.
The District Attorney's Office has proposed to utilize the funding for extra help as needed by the department to assist with the current overwhelming case load.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Chair will sign the Budget Transfer authorizing establishment of a budget for the SLESF funds. A journal entry will be forwarded by the District Attorney's Office to the Auditor's office transferring funds from the special revenue account into the District Attorney's operating budget.
Contact: Jodi Albin