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Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC080 Appropriating $115,124 in General Fund Restricted Fund Balance to Increase State Asset Forfeiture Expenditure Authority for a New Total of $135,124 for the Sheriff's Office
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 13, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC080 appropriating $115,124 in General Fund Restricted Fund Balance to increase State Asset Forfeiture spending authority for a new total of $135,124 for the Sheriff's Office.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office is a participant in the State Asset Forfeiture Program. Through this program, forfeiture proceeds in appropriate cases are shared with cooperating state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies through equitable sharing. The program enhances cooperation among law enforcement agencies by providing valuable additional resources to those agencies assisting with investigations into violations of laws.
These funds, upon receipt, are classified as restricted due to the nature of the funding. This funding can only be utilized for law enforcement purposes. All unspent funds are kept in a reserve account for future use. The funds will be used in efforts to suppress violent crime and gun violence in the community as well as community engagement efforts.
The Sheriff's Office currently has $20,000 in spending authority for State Asset Forfeitures.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Goal 3 Community Safety.
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.26BCC080 appropriating $115,124 in General Fund Restricted fund balance to increase State Asset Forfeiture spending authority to a new total of $135,124 for the Sheriff's Office....
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