Discussion and possible action to approve a budget amendment to the District Attorney State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $39,417; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The County Auditor has certified the $39,417 in receipts to the Commissioner Court according to the Local Government Code, Section 111.0706. [Fund #2160-2260]
Line Item Description
Line Item Account #
Amount
Justification
Fund Balance unreserved
2160-259700
$32,417.00
Chapter 59 Forfeiture Proceeds
Payroll Cost
2160-2260-001-410000
$8,165.00
Personnel cost
Health Insurance
2160-2260-001-421000
$2,075.00
Fringe Benefits related to personnel cost
FICA
2160-2260-001-422000
$625.00
Fringe Benefits related to personnel cost
Retirement
2160-2260-001-423000
$1,346.00
Fringe Benefits related to personnel cost
Unemployment
2160-2260-001-425000
$63.00
Fringe Benefits related to personnel cost
Workers Compensation
2160-2260-001-426000
$143.00
Fringe Benefits related to personnel cost
Drug Free Campaign
2160-2260-001-455501
$3,500.00
To purchase items for school events and Domestic Violence conference
Materials & Supplies
2160-2260-001-461000
$3,000.00
To purchase paper, toners and other miscellaneous items
Law Enforcement Other
2160-2260-001-457006
$20,500.00
To pay storage fees
Issue: New proceeds under Chapter 59.06 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 $32,417 have been awarded to the District Attorney's Office pursuant to Chapter 59 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 59 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.