Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, a budget amendment (line item transfer) to the District Attorney State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $28,000; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 111.0706 (Special Budget for Grant or Aid Money). [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2161-2260]
Account Name
Account Number
Amount
From:
Fund Balance - Unreserved Undesignated
2161-259700
$28,000
To:
Capital Outlay
2161-2260-001-470000
$28,000
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 $28,000 have been awarded to the District Attorney's Office pursuant to Chapter 18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The Attorney Representing the State will utilize the new proceeds for official use of his office.