TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Oscar Ortiz - Sheriff - Coroner
REPORT BY: Rollie Soria - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Budget Adjustment & Capital Asset Purchase: Search & Rescue Trailer
RECOMMENDATION
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Sheriff requests approval of a Budget Transfer transferring $5,655 from Law Enforcement Supplies to Equipment appropriation within Sheriff's budget and establishment of a capital asset in the amount of $5,655 for the purchase of an Echo Elite Trailer. (4/5 vote required)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2020, Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit's (SAR) off-road vehicle trailer was involved in a jackknife accident, causing irreparable damage and rendering it a total loss. Approval of today's actions would allow the Sheriff's Office to purchase a replacement trailer and establish it as a capital asset. The trailer is used to transport SAR off-highway vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility vehicles (UTV).
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Since creation of the FY 2021/2022 budget, trailer prices have increased. $2,000 for SAR trailer replacement was budgeted in Sheriff's Office law enforcement supplies account. SAR total budget in law enforcement supplies account is $10,000. The additional cost of the trailer will come from within that budgeted amount.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
In 2020, the Sheriff's Office SAR trailer was involved in a vehicle jackknife accident, resulting in irreparable damage to the trailer. A replacement trailer is needed to keep the SAR Unit and its vehicles mission ready.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
Maintenance and registration costs will be budgeted in future fiscal years.
Consequences if not approved:
If not approved, Sheriff's office will not purchase the trailer and the SAR Unit would not have a replacement trailer to transport its off-highway vehicles...
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