Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) to purchase a freezer for the Medical Examiner's office to store autopsy samples:
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Adopted
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
1001-1130-001-470000
Capital Outlay
$4,228,269
$11,359
$3,978,403
$3,967,044
To:
1001-3100-001-470000
Capital Outlay
$13,350
$11,359
$13,350
$24,709
Issue: The Medical Examiner's current freezer is down, and a replacement is necessary.
Solution: By Commissioner's Court ratification of the approval, the department will be able to operate efficiently.
Result: With funds available, the Medical Examiner's office will be able to cover the cost of the freezer.