Memorandum
Date: March 11, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Luke Bingham, Sheriff/Coroner/Director of Emergency Services
Subject: (a) Approve the purchase of a Diesel 6kw LED light tower for use by the Lake Operational Area; and (b) authorize internal budget transfer
Executive Summary: The Sheriff’s Office administers the State Homeland Security Grant Program for the Operational Area and in coordination with approval from the Authorizing Body of 5, is requesting to purchase a portable light system to enhance the ability of our Operational Area to protect large crowds with limited personnel. This purchase will provide a second portable light set for the Sheriff’s Office and is deployable for other agencies to use to enhance the prevention and protection of soft targets. Uses for a second portable lighting set may include but are not limited to street fairs, large crowd gatherings, critical incidents, fire operations, and crime scenes.
A budget transfer is attached transferring funds from the purchase of radio equipment within the Sheriff/OES budget 2704, Budget Unit 62.74. This purchase will be reimbursed from State OES through our FY Homeland Security Grant and there is no cost to the county general fund.
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Recommended Action: (a) Approve the purchase of a Diesel 6kw LED light tower for use by the Lake Operational Area; and (b) authorize internal budget transfer