DATE:
August 31, 2021
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FROM THE SAN DIEGO HONORARY DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66 Acceptance of Gifts and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, permit the acceptance of gifts and donations by the administrative heads of each department in the County, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors.
The San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association (HDSA) is a group of local business and community leaders with a long history of providing support to the San Diego Sheriff's Department. This is a request to approve the acceptance of donations totaling $67,102, including $58,784 cash for the Sheriff's Canine program and bike racks for Emergency Services valued at $8,318.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
1. In accordance with County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66 Acceptance of Gifts and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, accept cash valued at $58,784; and equipment valued at $8,318 from the San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association.
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the County of San Diego to the San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The donations totaling $58,784 of cash from the HDSA will be used to purchase canines for four Sheriff's units. The canines are critical resources and will enhance the level of service provided by the department. The canines specifically will ensure the welfare and safety of people in the community and in the department's care. The bike racks donated by the HDSA will assist Emergency Services in protecting the public during events.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with today's request to accept dona...
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