Discussion and possible action to ratify, by order, a budget amendment to the District Attorney State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $9,454; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2161-2260]
Account Number
Account Name
Amount
From:
2161-259700
Fund Balance
$9,454
To:
2161-2260-001-412000
Part-Time
$8,484
2161-2260-001-422000
FICA County Share
$650
2161-2260-001-423000
Retirement County Share
$259
2161-2260-001-425000
Unemployment Tax
$56
2161-2260-001-426000
Worker Compensation
$5
$9.454
Issue: New proceeds under Chapter 18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure have been awarded and may be spent by the attorney representing the State after a budget for the expenditure of the proceeds has been submitted to the Governing Body.
Solution: Submit a budget to the Governing Body that clearly list and defines the categories of expenditures.
Result: The attorney representing the State can utilize the new proceeds for the official use of his Office.
Background:
New proceeds in the amount of $9,454 have been awarded to the District Attorney's Office pursuant to Chapter 18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The District Attorney would like to use the new proceeds for official use of his office. Proceeds awarded under Chapter 18 may be spent by the District Attorney's Office after a budget for the expenditures of the proceeds has been submitted to the Commissioners Court.