Consent-Law & Justice Services # 29.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 04/29/2025
- Brief Title
- Adopt Budget Resolution to the FY24/25 DA Budget - Vehicle Licensing Fees
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, x4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Adopt budget resolution to adjust the District Attorney's 2024-25 Vehicle Licensing Fee budget by moving $17,821 from Contribution to Fund Balance to Capital Asset Equipment to purchase a new license plate reader and approve amendment to the 2024-25 Authorized Equipment List. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
- Adopt budget resolution to adjust the District Attorney's 2024-25 Vehicle Licensing Fee budget by moving $17,821 from Contribution to Fund Balance to Capital Asset Equipment; and
- Approve amendment to the FY2024/2025 Authorized Equipment List.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The current License Plate Reader (LPR), used by an investigator funded by Vehicle Licensing Fees (VLF), has become outdated. The processing unit and cameras are obsolete, and the vendor is unable to replace parts of the current system as the parts are no longer being produced. When using the current LPR, the system is very slow and has connectivity issues. This has caused our investigators the inability to real-time data on stolen vehicles.
This has created the need to purchase a new LPR. We will be going through LEHR, the preferred vendor for LPR systems in our region. The new system will allow our investigators to receive alerts on stolen/wanted vehicles as well as Amber, Silver (elderly), and Blue (violence on a police officer) alerts. This new system allows the investigator to obtain critical data to investigate criminal activity, specifically vehicle theft incidents.
This has created the need to purchase a new LPR. We will be going through LEHR, the preferred vendor for LPR systems in our region. The new system will allow our investigators to receive alerts on stolen/wanted vehicles as well as Amber, Silver (elderly), and Blue (violence on a police officer) alerts. This new system allows the investigator to obtain critical data to investigate criminal activity, specifically vehicle theft incidents.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The Investigator in VLF collaborates with all local law enforcement agencies. To connect to CLETS, we collaborate with West Sacramento PD and YECA.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Sole Source submitted and approved - see attached
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 17,821
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 17,821
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- State Revenue
- $17,281
Further explanation as needed:
The District Attorney needs to purchase a new license plate reader as the current system is outdated and parts are obsolete. This item was not included in the adopted FY24/25 District Attorney's budget or on the FY24/25 Equipment List. We will be using State Revenue, Vehicle Licensing Fees, to purchase a new license plate reader.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 04/18/2025 10:44 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 04/18/2025 10:53 AM |
| Berenice Espitia | Berenice Espitia | 04/22/2025 09:06 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 04/14/2025 12:33 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 04/22/2025