Committee approves consent agenda items including DA evidence software, emergency grant, vehicle replacements and multiple technology purchases

The Management Internal Services Committee on March 11 approved a package of consent items that included software for the District Attorney's office, a federal grant application for emergency management, an appointment to the Board of Tax Assessors, vehicle replacements tied to storm damage, and multiple information-technology lifecycle purchases.

Key approvals at a glance:

- District Attorney evidence management software: Staff recommended and the committee approved purchase of Accent Justice (a cloud-based digital evidence management system) for the District Attorney’s office. The presenter's cost figure was $30,084.77 with an annual increase of 4 percent noted; the purchase was described as a recurring annual subscription to provide dedicated case-management and secure CJIS-separated storage.

- Emergency Management Performance Grant (FY2024): The committee approved submission of the county’s application to secure $37,216 in federal funding for Emergency Management…