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Authorize the contribution of $5,000 from the District Attorney's Federal Asset Forfeiture account to benefit The Leaven neighborhood program center in Fairfield; and Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $5,000 in the District Attorney Asset Forfeiture Division to recognize this expense, offset by $5,000 in Federal Asset Forfeiture revenue (4/5 vote required)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The District Attorney recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1) Authorize the contribution of $5,000 from the District Attorney's Federal Asset Forfeiture account to benefit The Leaven neighborhood program center in Fairfield; and
2) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $5,000 in the District Attorney Asset Forfeiture Division to recognize this expense, offset by $5,000 in Federal Asset Forfeiture revenue (4/5 vote required)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Item 1. L of the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program interim policy guidance regarding the use of equitable sharing funds states the following:
"Support of community-based programs- transfers of shared funds from a state or local law enforcement agency to a state, county, or local governmental agency or community non-profit organization (501(c)(3) or (4)). An agency may, at its discretion, transfer up to a total of $25,000 of its shared funds annually to community-based programs whose missions are supportive of and consistent with a law enforcement effort, policy, and/or initiative. Examples include a drug treatment facility, job skills program, or a youth program with drug and crime prevention education. The chief law enforcement officer must approve the transfer and must ensure the recipient is a qualified entity."
The Leaven, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, works in partnership with members of the local community, including businesses, police a...
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