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SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: SHERIFF, B-55 - From Salary & Wages (2032-51010), $32,829.80; to Special Department Expense (2032-53280), $32,829.80 (Requires a 4/5's vote)
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Financial Impact:
While the request does not increase the department's total appropriation, it utilizes General Fund salary savings that would otherwise revert to the fund balance to offset General Fund costs or support the requested staffing expansion for new re-entry jail. Redirecting these Salary savings to equipment represents a direct opportunity cost to the General Fund.
Background Information:
With continued success in hiring new deputies, the jail requires additional Conducted Energy Devices (CED), commonly referred to as Tasers to ensure staff are properly equipped to safely perform their duties. The requested transfer of funds will allow for the purchase of ten (10) Taser 7 units along with the necessary accessories for issuance to jail staff.
At the time this item was prepared (March 11, 2026), the jail had expended approximately 58% of its salary & wages budget. Based on the current point in the fiscal year, expenditures would typically be expected to be approximately 69% of the allocated budget. This variance reflects salary savings resulting from prior vacancies and the timing of recent hires. The identified salary savings will be used to fund the purchase of the Taser units and associated equipment without requiring additional appropriations.
The Taser 7 is a standard less-lethal tool used to assist staff in maintaining safety and gaining compliance while reducing the likelihood of injury to staff and incarcerated people. Providing this equipment ensures that deputies have appropriate intermediate force options available when responding to potentially volatile situations within the jail facility.
If this request is not approved, the jail will have insufficient CEDs to equip newly hired deput...
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