To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Blue Lake for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the Amount of $186,882
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board and the Sheriff to execute the attached agreement with the City of Blue Lake regarding law enforcement services in the amount of $186,882 for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (Attachment 1).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
The City of Blue Lake has contracted with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) since 2008 to provide law enforcement services to the incorporated areas of the city.
The basic level of services to be provided to Blue Lake shall consist of 24 hours of coverage from a sworn peace officer 7 days a week for response to calls at a level not less than that provided by the Sheriff in adjacent areas of the county, including related back-up and auxiliary services such as investigative, community services, criminalistics, supervisorial, and traffic service functions. This also includes services and support from the Sheriff’s Support Services Bureau, Property/Evidence and Public Safety Dispatch services.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
City of Blue Lake (1100-221200, Revenue 800870 Charges for Services)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1100, 221200) |
FY26-27 |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$186,882 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
$0 |
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Total Expenditures |
$186,882 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (1100, 221200) |
FY26-27 |
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General Fund |
$0 |
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Fees/Other |
$186,882 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$186,882 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
If approved, City of Blue Lake will pay HCSO $186,882 for law enforcement services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The agreement is for one year. This will be included in the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget in budget 1100-221200. Both parties intend to continue services beyond June 30, 2027 and will renegotiate the annual rate and return to your Board with a new agreement for following fiscal year.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Services to the City of Blue Lake will be provided with existing staff that support the rest of the unincorporated areas of the county. There is no request for additional staffing.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
City of Blue Lake
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board may choose to not approve the agreement. This is not recommended as it would leave the City of Blue Lake without law enforcement services.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Services Within the City of Blue Lake
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 10/8/2024, 6/10/2025
File No.: 24-1383, 25-749