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Meeting Date:	09/13/2021
Submitted for:	Mario Reyes	Prepared by:	Mario Reyes
Department:	Constable Precinct 1

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-3150-001-456305	Uniforms	$20,000	$1,000	$13,383.48	$12,383.48
	1001-3150-001-464010	Dues & Memberships	$2,000	$780	$780	$0
	1001-3150-001-460140	Fire Arms & Ammunition	$4,000	$948	$4,772.50	$3,824.50
	1001-3150-001-464005	Books & Subscriptions	$1,250	$730.80	$730.80	$0
				$3,458.80
To:	1001-3150-001-460105	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$0	$1,000	$0	$1,000
	1001-3150-001-461000	Materials and Supplies	$8,000	$2458.80	$3,079.47	$5,538.27
				$3,458.80

Issue: Deputies are currently utilizing Bullet Proof Vest Body Armor that is 5 or more years old, and some Deputies currently do not have Bullet Proof Vest Body Armor. Bullet Proof Vest Body Armor is recommended to be exchanged every 5 years or less. Printers and other office equipment is old and faulty.

Solution:Transfer the monies to complete the purchase of 21 Body Armor vest, to be worn on a daily basis. Line item transfer will cover the replacement of old and faulty office equipment.

Result:The Deputy's probability of survival is increased from a 53% chance without any type of Body Armor to an 83% chance with Body Armor. (Data Source Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) database) Office equipment will be for daily use by all staff.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	NA
Funding Source:	NA
Balance:	NA
Financial Impact:
NA