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Adopt a resolution affirming the acceptance of a California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) grant for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (CQ) Program in the amount of $53,931 for the period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025; Approve fixed asset purchases in the amount of $21,605 for three replacement balances for use in weighing drug evidence; and Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request recognizing $53,931 in unanticipated grant revenue offset with grant expenditures (4/5 vote required)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The District Attorney recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt a resolution affirming the acceptance of a California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) grant for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (CQ) Program in the amount of $53,931 for the period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025;
2. Approve fixed asset purchases in the of $21,605 for three replacement balances for use in weighing drug evidence; and
3. Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) recognizing $53,931 in unanticipated grant revenue offset by with grant expenditures. (4/5 vote required)
SUMMARY:
The 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant affords qualifying forensic laboratories in California an opportunity to improve their efficiency and effectiveness to provide forensic science services through the improvement of the quality and timeliness of forensic services, the reduction of the number of backlogged cases, facilitation of accreditation of forensic laboratories, and address emerging forensic science issues. Funds awarded through this grant will allow California's local forensic science laboratories, medical examiners' offices, and coroners' offices to continue to provide support to law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies throughout the state.
The Solano County District Attorne...
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