TITLE
Title
UNAUTHORIZED SUBSTANCE TAX PURCHASE (ATVs)
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff D. H. Rogers
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office is requesting approval to purchase and replace two ATVs (Single Person Carrier) and two UTVs (Utility Terrain Vehicle - multiperson carrier). The estimated total cost of the vehicles is $47,755. The vehicles currently in operation are in poor condition and must be repaired on a regular basis. The funds to purchase these vehicles will come from the Unauthorized Substance Tax Funds. The approximate available fund balance of Unauthorized Substance Tax Funds prior to appropriation is $275,000.00. This purchase is not available on the North Carolina Sheriff's Association State Contract. We have obtained four (4) quotes for these vehicles from reputable dealers in surrounding areas. These vehicles are utilized by the Sheriff's Office for emergency response to remote crime scenes, searching for lost children and elderly in wooded areas, and searching for wanted people in remote or inaccesible places in the county.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
Budget Ordinance Amendment
General Fund
$47,755 Increase in Appropriated Fund Balance (Unauthorized Substance Tax)
$47,755 Increase in Appropriation to Law Enforcement
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve an increase of $47,755 in Appropriated Fund Balance (Unauthorized Substance Tax Funds) and increase the FY 2019-20 Law Enforcement budget by the same amount to reflect the use of Guilford County Unauthorized Substance Tax funds towards the purchase of two (2) ATV's (Single Person Carrier) and two (2) UTV's (Utility Terrain Vehicle - multiperson carrier).
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