RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Appropriation Adjustment No.5058 authorizing new revenue in the Office of the Sheriff (0255) in the amount of $320,000 from the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) and appropriating it for the Sheriff-Coroner's purchase of an OFX /ForensicSCAN Dual View High Performance Forensic Digital X-ray Imaging Machine with trailer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Zero Net County Cost. 100% SHSGP funded.
BACKGROUND:
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Service (Cal OES) is responsible for designing and implementing homeland security initiatives and ensuring that the state is ready to protect lives and property by effectively preparing for, preventing, responding to. and recovering from all threats, crimes, hazards, and emergencies. To help fulfill this mission, Cal OES administers a pass-through program of federal homeland security grant funds to local public agencies through California, This program is critical to maintaining the quality and quantity of homeland security initiative programs provided within the County. The funding will allow for enhanced coordination and communication among the disciplines to maximize protective actions, emergency preparedness, and the effective response to emergencies and disasters.
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