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Approve a fixed asset purchase for the replacement of the commercial dishwasher for the Juvenile Detention Facility; and Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) of $104,500 from Salary/Wages Regular to Fixed Asset - Equipment (4/5 vote required)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a fixed asset purchase to replace the commercial dishwasher at the Juvenile Detention Facility; and
2. Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) of $104,500 from Salary Salary/Wages Regular to Fixed Asset - Equipment (4/5 vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Solano County Probation Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) is responsible for providing an average of 200 meals per day to youth in custody. A commercial dishwasher is being used to maintain proper sanitation of equipment and food handling supplies related to JDF food service operations in compliance with Title 15 and the American Correctional Association (ACA) minimum standards.
The current dishwasher is non-operational. It is over fifteen (15) years old and has exceeded the lifespan, and it would not be cost effective to repair. The Probation Department is requesting immediate replacement of the dishwasher for public health purposes and to maintain minimal operational standards. The Probation Department has been in consultation with General Services and they have concurred that purchase of a replacement is necessary.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Board approval of the ATR will not have any additional impact on the General Fund. The Department has sufficient appropriation within its operating budget to cover the cost of this equipment. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board can choose not to approve the purchase and the ATR. However, this could result ...
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