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Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,673 from Services and Supplies to Fixed Assets in Department 2550-Probation for the purchase of three vehicles during fiscal year 2012-13.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,673 from Services and Supplies to Fixed Assets in Department 2550-Probation for the purchase of three vehicles during fiscal year 2012-13.
SUMMARY:
The Department is recommending the transfer of funds in the amount of $68,673 to the Fixed Assets account to purchase three new vehicles in support of increased operations in its Adult Division.
DISCUSSION:
The recommended transfer will be utilized to purchase three Ford Taurus vehicles at $22,891 each, for a total of $68,673. The vehicles will be assigned to the Adult Division, which has expanded its operations with the implementation of AB 109 Public Safety Realignment and the incorporation of the Adult Placement program.
Two vehicles are funded by approved AB109 allocations and will be assigned to community corrections and field officers supervising adult offenders, due to the increased span of control. The third vehicle will be utilized in the Adult Placement program, for transportation of eligible adult offenders in residential alcohol and drug programs, both within and outside Monterey County.
The current year budget reflects sufficient funds to purchase the vehicles, at a one-time total cost of $68,673, during fiscal year 2012-13. The Department is requesting a transfer of these funds from Services and Supplies to Fixed Assets in order to proceed with the purchase; this action requires board approval.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Department of Public Works-Fleet Management Division has assisted with procuring the vehicles.
FINANCING:
Funding in the amount of $68,673 will cover all costs associated with the purchase, and is already contained in Department 2550-Probation for f...
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