REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 11, 2020
FROM
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
Title v
Travel Request - Inmate Welfare Committee Members
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve attendance of Inmate Welfare Committee members Jonathan Buffong, Tom Burciaga, John Fisher, and James Clinton, to the American Jail Association’s 39th Annual Training Conference and Jail Expo in Aurora, Colorado from April 4, 2020 to April 8, 2020, at an estimated cost of $7,160.
(Presenter: John Ades, Captain, 387-0640)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total estimated cost for the four Inmate Welfare Committee (IWC) members to attend this conference is $7,160 and will be funded by the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator’s (Department) Inmate Welfare Fund as follows.
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Expense |
Amount |
|
Registration |
$1,460 |
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Lodging |
$3,200 |
|
Airfare and Transportation |
$1,700 |
|
Meals |
$800 |
|
Total Costs (4 Members) |
$7,160 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department requests approval for the above-listed IWC members to attend the American Jail Association (AJA) Annual Training Conference and Jail Expo in Aurora, Colorado. This conference will discuss a variety of inmate programs and jail issues, which will allow IWC members to stay current on jail management matters, make informed decisions on future purchases to benefit inmates, and keep abreast of inmate trends. Committee members will bring back the knowledge learned at the conference to share with other IWC members and staff.
The IWC is comprised of six citizens appointed by the Sheriff to oversee the use of Inmate Welfare Funds and acts as an advisory panel for inmate educational and vocational programs. The upcoming AJA conference will bring together more than 900 participants from around the country and 200 companies showcasing products and services to improve inmate programs and the operation of jail facilities.
Section 13.0618 of the County Code requires Board of Supervisor approval of travel and expense reimbursement for members of all County boards, commissions and committees.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Richard D. Luczak, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on January 17,2020; Finance (Carolina Mendoza, Administrative Analyst, 387-0294) on January 23, 2020; and County Finance and Administration (Kelly Welty, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on January 26, 2020.