Legislation Details

File #: 24-3726    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 6/12/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/25/2024 Final action: 6/25/2024
Title: Request for approval to donate $760,000 in State Asset Forfeiture funds to the Children's Assessment Center to update the audio-visual recording equipment used for evidence for legal proceedings.
Attachments: 1. 24-3726 CAC Interview Equipment Upgrade

Department: District Attorney

Department Head/Elected Official: Kim Ogg

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

 

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Children’s Assessment Center

 

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Request for approval to donate $760,000 in State Asset Forfeiture funds to the Children’s Assessment Center to update the audio-visual recording equipment used for evidence for legal proceedings.

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Background and Discussion:

The Children’s Assessment Center’s forensic interviews are recorded on audio-visual recording equipment that is over 15 years old and the outdated equipment affects the quality and effectiveness of an interview, putting children’s stories at risk. The District Attorney, as a primary user of this evidence, will contribute funding to update the equipment. 

 

Expected Impact:

The approval of this item will fund new audio-visual equipment and protect the integrity of the audio-visual evidence.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 06/25/24

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Teresa Coronado, Director of Finance, District Attorney’s Office

 

Attachments (if applicable): CAC Proposal