Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC084 Appropriating $125,000 in General Fund Committed Fund Balance to Increase Inmate Welfare Expenditure Authority for the Sheriff’s Office
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: March 24, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC084 appropriating $125,000 in General Fund committed fund balance to increase Inmate Welfare expenditure authority for the Sheriff’s Office.
These funds will be used to purchase the following items for those housed inside the Detention Center: mattresses, cell bags, boots, thermal blankets, sheets, smocks and other consumables. These items, along with others, such as kitchen appliances and equipment, are allowable uses for this fund.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal - Safe & Resilient Community
Resource Persons: Keisha Gaither, Finance Manager, Durham County Sheriff’s Office; Clarence Birkhead, Sheriff, Durham County Sheriff’s Office.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC084 appropriating $125,000 in General Fund Committed fund balance to increase Inmate Welfare expenditure authority for the Sheriff’s Office.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________