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38. ADDITION TO THE FLEET OF TWO VEHICLES Approve as a one-time addition to the fleet two 2012 Ford Escape 4-door vehicles, valued at $20,000 each for use by the Community Justice Support Services (CJSS) program staff. CJSS Specialists provide intensive case management to probationers and their family members to increase their self-sufficiency and decrease risk of reoffending. Funding for these vehicles is included in the FY12 Human Services Detention Fund budget for CJSS. Annual operating and maintenance costs estimated at $3,500 each, also to be paid out of Human Services Detention Fund Non Recurring CJSS Budget. A detailed cross-referenced list of vehicle identification numbers is kept on file in the Clerk of the Board’s Office. These vehicles will be used by Community Justice Support Services program staff to travel to meetings with probationers and their family members, community-based treatment and assistance programs and other official functions. Community Justice Support Specialists meet regularly with probationers and their family members in locations such as client homes, neighborhoods and public areas. To maintain employee safety the two County marked vehicles will be used by staff when making contact with individuals and their families in the community. The vehicles will also be used to provide transportation, when needed, for those who otherwise would be unable to participate in behavioral and medical health programs and other therapeutic activities. Transporting of clients is not allowed in privately owned vehicles. (C-22-12-040-V-00)