TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh C. Tran - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Daniel Sanchez - Management Analyst
SUBJECT: 2021-2022 Citizens' Option for Public Safety Funds
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer requests approval of a Budget Transfer increasing appropriations in the Special Revenue Fund Citizens' Option for Public Safety (Fund 2500 Organization 1020086) in the amount of $248,595 with offsetting revenue from 2011 Realignment, Citizens' Option for Public Safety, which will be transferred as needed to the Sheriff, District Attorney and Department of Corrections for operations.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Sheriff, District Attorney and Department of Corrections receive funding under the Citizen's Option for Public Safety program. This program is part of 2011 Realignment. The Board of Supervisors is required to approve expenditure plans before the Auditor-Controller allocates the funds to the Departments.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
District Attorney; Sheriff; Corrections
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
This item is discretionary in that there is no mandate to accept or expend Citizen's Option for Public Safety funding. The District Attorney, Sheriff and Department of Corrections receive these funds to offset the cost of law enforcement services and equipment to the General Fund and enhance the ability to perform assigned duties.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
The funding will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years.
Consequences if not approved:
If the item is not approved, the District Attorney, Sheriff and Department of Corrections will not be able to receive funding under the Citizen's Option for Public Safety program. An alternative expenditure plan will need to be developed or funds will revert to the State.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, an...
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