Item 47/2025
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Chief El-Farra
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Police
Date: 2/25/2025
Subject: Authorization to accept the 2024 Proposition 69 – DNA Identification Fund Award. (Award amount: $105,000)(Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To obtain City Council authorization to accept the 2024 Proposition 69 – DNA Identification Fund award. Through the proposed award, the City is eligible to receive $105 ,000 in state funds to enhance DNA evidence storage capabilities through the purchase of 15 DNA storage units.
BACKGROUND
Proposition 69 provides funding for the collection, verification, and management of DNA evidence, with each county determining how to distribute its share. In Orange County, a committee of law enforcement and justice officials oversees the funds, focusing on initiatives that strengthen DNA programs.
On January 28, 2025, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved $105,000 in Proposition 69 funding for the Garden Grove Police Department to purchase DNA equipment.
This equipment will enhance DNA evidenc e preservation and storage capabilities, ensuring compliance with Proposition 69 and supporting ongoing forensic investigations.
DISCUSSION
The 2024 Proposition 69 – DNA Identification Fund award in the amount of $105,000 was awarded to the City on January 28, 2025. This is a state funding, and will be used to purchase 15 DNA storage units capable of operating as refrigerators or freezers. Funds awarded are expected to be expended within 18 months of notification of Board of Supervisors’ approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The 2024 Proposition 69 – DNA Identification Fund award provides $105,000 for the purchase of 15 DNA storage. There is no local match requirement, thus no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
Item 47/2025
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Accept the 2024 Proposition 69 – DNA Identification Fund award in the amount of $105,000;
Approve the appropriation in the amount of $105,000 for the 2024 Proposition 69 – DNA Identification Fund award in Fund 233, State Grants; and Approve the allocation of these funds for the purchase of 15 DNA storage units.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. County of Orange FY2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report: January 28, 2025
2. Orange County Board of Supervisors - Minute Order January 28, 2025