Legislation Details

File #: 26-660    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Board Order Status: Passed
File created: 6/16/2026 In control: Sheriff
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action: 7/14/2026
Title: Accept a Donation to Support Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) - Special Services Division Search and Rescue (SAR) Program, Establish a Fixed Asset for a Swift Water Rescue Boat and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $57,220 (4/5 Vote Required)
Strategic Framework: 9999 - Core Services / Other
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - Supplemental Budget, 3. Attachment 2 - Donation Letter

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Sheriff

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: 4/5th

SUBJECT:
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Accept a Donation to Support Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) - Special Services Division Search and Rescue (SAR) Program, Establish a Fixed Asset for a Swift Water Rescue Boat and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $57,220 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept a donation in the amount of $57,220 from the Humboldt Deputy Sheriff's Organization (HDSO) (Attachment 1); and
2. Approve a supplemental budget in the amount of $57,220 in Budget Unit 1100-221530, Search and Rescue and establish a fixed asset for a swift water rescue boat (Attachment 2) (4/5 Vote Required).

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other

DISCUSSION:
The HDSO has made a donation to the HCSO SAR Program in the amount of $57,220. This is made possible due to support from the Christine and Jalmer Berg Foundation. The donation is specifically for the SAR Program to enhance the program and is not intended to supplant or replace any other budgeted resources for the program. The HCSO SAR Program has evaluated needs and is requesting the funds be used to purchase a rigid hull inflatable boat for rescue operations, supplies (e.g., radios, first-aid kits and splints, rope), clothing and protective gear (e.g., dry suits, helmets), and swift water training.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:
HDSO Donation (1100-221530 Search and Rescue)

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditures (1100, 221909)
FY26-27
Budgeted Expenses
$0
Additional Appropriation Requested
$57,220
Total Expenditures
$57,220
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.

Funding Sources (1100, 221909)
FY26-27
General Fund
$0
Fees/Other
$57,220
Total Funding Sources
$57,220
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject t...

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