To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Acceptance of Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019-20 Cooperative Plan between Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign four copies of the Exhibit A Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Patrol Operating and Financial Plan, #16-LE-11051360-027 (Patrol Operating and Financial Plan), Modification 012, (Attachment 1) between Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (USDA-FS) for the period beginning Oct. 1, 2019 and ending Sept. 30, 2020;
2. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign four copies of the Exhibit B Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Controlled Substance Operations and Financial Plan #16-LE-11051360-027 (Controlled Substance Operating and Financial Plan), Modification 013, (Attachment 2) between Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and USDA-FS for the period beginning Oct. 1, 2019 and ending Sept. 30, 2020;
3. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and Deputy Director Sheriff’s Administration to execute all the necessary reimbursement claims, applications, contracts, and agreements and amendments thereto, in the name of the County of Humboldt, and all other documents required by the USDA-FS; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return signed copies of the agreement to the HCSO, Attention: Katie Collender for submittal to funding agency.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest
DISCUSSION:
The USDA-FS makes funds available via Six Rivers National Forest through a 5-year Cooperative Law Enforcement Master Agreement for law enforcement and drug operations services in Forest Service campgrounds and on roads maintained by the Forest Service. The current 5-year agreement was approved by your Board on Oct. 13, 2015 for the period beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2020. Modifications are signed each year for approval of annual financial plans, for both the Patrol Operating and Financial Plan (Attachment 1) and the Controlled Substance Operating and Financial Plan (Attachment 2).
The Cooperative Law Enforcement Master Agreement establishes a cooperative effort between HCSO and local Forest Service offices to enhance local law enforcement on National Forest Service lands and provide reimbursement to HCSO for services provided under this agreement.
This state standard agreement comes to the Board after the effective date due to negotiations and delays in formalizing the agreement with the USDA-FS.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The USDA Forest Service Cooperative Law Enforcement 5-year Master Agreement authorizes reimbursement for services provided to the Forest Service by the HCSO. Reimbursement rates are negotiated each year with operating agreement modifications that begin October 1st each year and expire September 30th of the following year. Modifications 012 and 013 are detailed as follows:
Modification Expiration Amount
Patrol Operating Plan Modification 012 Sept. 30, 2020 $ 8,000
Controlled Substance Operations Plan Modification 013 Sept. 30, 2020 $13,201
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by seeking outside funding sources to benefit Humboldt County needs.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could deny approval of these Cooperative Plans; however, this is not recommended as it would leave the county without reimbursement for services performed on USDA-FS lands.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Exhibit A Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Patrol Operating and Financial Plan #16-LE-11051360-027 Modification 012
Attachment 2 - Exhibit B Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Controlled Substance Operating and Financial Plan #16-LE-11051360-027 Modification 013
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: May 7, 2019, October 15, 2015
File No.: 19-392, 15-1115