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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02252014 - C.79RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to reimburse the Superior Court in an amount up to $150,000 for costs associated with upgrading security systems in various Contra Costa County Superior Court locations, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner. FISCAL IMPACT: All costs will be reimbursed by Trial Court Funding. No change to Net County Cost. BACKGROUND: The State is in the process of upgrading its security systems in the Courts with the purchase of bullet proof glass, security cameras, ballistic podiums, ballistic shields and upgrades to its weapon systems in order to protect personnel and the public. The Courts handle trials and hearings of a serious nature on a daily basis. Recent violent events across the country are a reminder of the importance of security efforts. These upgrades are essential for the protection of staff, both sworn and non-sworn, working in the Courts in the event of a serious incident or violent encounter. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 02/25/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYES 4 NOES ____ ABSENT 1 ABSTAIN ____ RECUSE ____ 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: February 25, 2014 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy cc: Liz Arbuckle, Heike Siewell, Tim Ewell C. 79 To:Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Date:February 25, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:Court Security Upgrades CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: No impact.