Discussion and possible action to approve a budget amendment to the District Attorney State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $25,500; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2160-2260]
Description
Account Number
Amount
Justification
State Forfeitures
2160-259700
$25,500
Chapter 59 Forfeiture Proceeds - Fund Balance
Support Assistance
2160-2260-001-463701
$24,000
Support of Community-Based Programs
Drug Free Campaign
2160-2260-001-455501
$1,500
Expenses related to drug, gand and other education or awareness programs
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 $25,500 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.