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File #: 26-0353    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 3/20/2026 In control: Sheriff-Coroner
On agenda: 4/21/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of Request for Appropriation of Funds and Authorization to Purchase Two Handheld Narcotics Analyzer Devices in the Total Amount of $89,860.64 and Addition of the Equipment to the County's List of Fixed Assets
Attachments: 1. Appropriation Form, 2. Quote, 3. Fixed Asset Request Form

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Sheriff-Coroner

Meeting Date:  April 21, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Matthew Kendall

Phone: 

707-463-4085

Department Contact:  

Megan Zaied

Phone: 

707-468-3451

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Approval of Request for Appropriation of Funds and Authorization to Purchase Two Handheld Narcotics Analyzer Devices in the Total Amount of $89,860.64 and Addition of the Equipment to the County’s List of Fixed Assets

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve request for appropriation of funds and authorize the purchase of two handheld narcotics analyzer devices in the total amount of $89,860.64; add the devices to the County’s list of fixed assets; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

None.                     

 

Summary of Request

The Sheriff’s Office requests authorization to purchase two TruNarc Delta handheld narcotics analyzers to replace existing units that have reached end-of-life, have become increasingly unreliable, and no longer meet operational support requirements. The analyzers are imperative safety equipment for law enforcement as they offer narcotics testing without direct contact with most substances. This protects against accidental and unintentional exposures to dangerous drugs that can and have caused law enforcement personnel to experience overdose symptoms when handling and testing narcotics without these devices. The devices will provide rapid, on-scene identification of suspected controlled substances, enhancing staff ability to respond to drug-related incidents, improving investigative efficiency, and supporting timely evidence processing.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Return to staff for alternate handling.                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: Fund 4740, WR-864370

current f/y cost: $89,860.64

budget clarification: Fund balance carry forward from FY2024-25 will be used to cover the equipment purchase.

annual recurring cost: $0

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A

CEO Liaison: Executive Office                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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