REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 6, 2024
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2023 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program Grant Award from the United States Department of Justice
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Accept grant award from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Fiscal Year 2023 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program (Award No. 15PBJA-23-GG-01220-DNAX), in the amount of $764,592, for the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator for personnel, training, travel, services and supplies, external audit fees, and equipment for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025.
2. Approve the purchase of one Qiagen EZ2 Connect machine as an unbudgeted fixed asset in the amount of $67,000, to assist with DNA sample extractions.
3. Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, or assigned Grant Administrator, to electronically sign and submit the grant award documents and non-substantive subsequent amendments on behalf of the County, as required by the United States Department of Justice.
4. Direct the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator or assigned Grant Administrator to transmit the grant award and related amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
5. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post adjustments to the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator's 2023-24 budget, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Ernie Perez, Deputy Chief, 387-3760)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will no...
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