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SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of the resolution authorizing signatory authority for the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and Captain for the purpose of participating in the JAG Equipment and Training Program supported by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and Administered by the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC)
b) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Sheriff to sign Standard Agreement #BSCC 1547-25 with the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections to accept grand funding for the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office to be utilized for the purchase of a portable drug identification tester in the amount of $50,551, effective 10/1/25 through 09/30/26
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Financial Impact:
This anticipated revenue of $50,551.00 will be utilized towards the purchase of one portable drug identification tester for FY 25/26. There is no requirement for matching funds.
Background Information:
The State of California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Equipment and Training Program is a non-competitive, population-based grant. Tehama County has been allocated $50,551.00 in JAG funding to support law enforcement drug enforcement efforts through equipment purchases or training.
The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office currently utilizes one portable drug identification tester that will become obsolete by the end of the year. The allocated funds will be used to purchase a replacement portable drug identification tester to maintain operational capability in the field.
An approved resolution must be received prior to the grant agreement being approved and funding being released.