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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09272011 - C.17RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE Appropriations and Revenue Adjustment No. 5007 authorizing new revenue in the amount of $10,000 from accepted donations and appropriating it for the purchase of two canines for the Patrol Division. FISCAL IMPACT: This action increases revenue and appropriations by $10,000. There is no change in net County cost. BACKGROUND: The Office of the Sheriff established a Canine Program to provide assistance to Sheriff's Office personnel and allied agencies within the scope of law enforcement activities. The mission of the Canine Program is to provide assistance to all Sheriff's Office Divisions whenever possible and within Department policy, as well as enhance the overall effectiveness of the Department, along with supporting other law enforcement agencies as needed. The Canine Program improves Sheriff's Office effectiveness and enhances public safety APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 09/27/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Liz Arbuckle, 335-1529 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: September 27, 2011 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: Mark Williams, Ralph Brown, Mary Jane Robb, Julie Enea C.17 To:Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Date:September 27, 2011 Contra Costa County Subject:Appropriation Adjustment - Purchase of Canines through the use of highly-trained canine teams in searching, tracking, BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) narcotics detection, protection, crowd control, and apprehension techniques. The Canine Program also performs public canine demonstrations for schools and charity organizations, for the purpose of building Department-public relationships. Community support is vital for ensuring the success of the Canine Program. There will be no recurring cost increases associated with this request. One canine is replacing a retired canine, and one canine is being assigned the Contract City of Oakley. The City of Oakley is providing for the costs associated with training, boarding, and care of the canine assigned to its force. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: ATTACHMENTS TC24 K9 TC27 K9