Discussion and possible action to ratify, by order, a budget amendment to the District Attorney State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $5,000; 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 Name
Account Number
Amount
From:
Fund Balance Unreserved Undesignated
2161-259700
$5,000
To:
Books & Subscriptions
2161-2260-001-464005
$2,500
To:
Repairs & Maint. - Vehicles
2161-2260-001-443000-075
$2,500
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 $5,000 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.