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a. Support recommendation to transfer $5,700 from the Juvenile Ward Trust Fund 020 to Fund 001, Department 2550-Probation for the purchase of recreational equipment, audio visual equipment and property boxes for juveniles in the Monterey County Youth Center and Juvenile Hall; and
b. Support approving and authorizing the Auditor-Controller to increase FY 2014-15 estimated revenues and appropriations totaling $5,700 in Department 2550-Probation, Budget Units 8163-Juvenile Hall and 8164-Youth Center (4/5th vote required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors' Budget Committee:
a. Support recommendation to transfer $5,700 from the Juvenile Ward Trust Fund 020 to Fund 001, Department 2550-Probation for the purchase of recreational equipment, audio visual equipment and property boxes for juveniles in the Monterey County Youth Center and Juvenile Hall; and
b. Support approving and authorizing the Auditor-Controller to increase FY 2014-15 estimated revenues and appropriations totaling $5,700 in Department 2550-Probation, Budget Units 8163-Juvenile Hall and 8164-Youth Center (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY:
The Probation Department recommends utilizing $5,700 from the Juvenile Ward Trust Fund to benefit youth in custody at Juvenile Hall and Youth Center. The recommended action will leave a balance of $23,272 in the Juvenile Ward Trust Fund.
DISCUSSION:
Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Code 873, Section (d) mandates that commissions received from pay telephones and vending machines located at juvenile detention facilities are to be used solely for the benefit of the youth in custody at these institutions. The monies are deposited in a restricted revenue account and expenditure of these funds requires Board approval.
The Probation Department is requesting the use of $5,700 from the Juvenile Ward Trust Fund, established pursuant to Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Code 873, Section (e) to purchase goods in the fo...
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