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a. Approve the transfer of $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. Approve and authorize 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:
a. Approve the transfer of $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. Approve and authorize 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 form of basic recreational equipment such as basketballs, game boards etc., educational DVDs on suicide prevention, building social skills and overcoming addictions, and property boxes for juveniles in the Monterey County Youth Center and Juvenile Hall.
As mandated by Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), juveniles housed in the Monterey County Youth Center and Juvenile Hall participate in various recreational activities as part of their rehabilitation; the recommended transfer will support these activities.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed this recommendation.
FINANCING:
Expenditures in the amount of $5,700 will be financed with restricted revenues that have been generated by commissions from pay telephones and vending machines located at the juvenile detention facilities. The attached detail is an indication of the intended allocation of these funds, based upon quotes from potential vendors, in accordance with County procurement practices for micro and mini purchases. The recommended action will leave a balance of $23,272 in the Juvenile Ward Trust Fund. There is no cost to the County General Fund with the recommended action.
Prepared by: Marisa Fiori, Management Analyst III, ext. 1100
Approved by: Marcia Parsons, Chief Probation Officer, ext. 3913
Attachment A: Juvenile Ward Fund Detail FY 14-15