The county is trading in old, non-inventoried county equipment to Life Technologies Corporation for a $6,000 credit to be applied toward new forensic equipment for the Institute of Forensic Sciences.

What it means for you

The Institute of Forensic Sciences will receive a $6,000 trade-in credit for old thermal cyclers, which will be used to purchase new forensic equipment.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.