REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 5, 2026
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Revenue Agreement with the State of California, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, for Emergency Vehicle Operations Courses
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Agreement (State Agreement No. C000213-021326), including non-standard terms, with the State of California, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, for the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator to provide emergency vehicle operations courses, in an amount not to exceed $1,080,000, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
(Presenter: Carolina Mendoza, Chief Deputy Director, 387-0640)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). As a State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Regional Training Center, the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator (Department) provides mandated training to law enforcement personnel and receives revenue for providing the training, contingent upon the number of students enrolled in the courses.
The State of California’s (State) reimbursement for emergency vehicle operations courses (EVOC) is not to exceed $1,080,000 for 720 students, at a rate of $1,500 per student.
POST establishes the instructor-to-student ratios and the rates of reimbursement for each course. The Department establishes minimum enrollment standards to ensure sufficient class size to achieve full cost recovery. Sufficient appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department’s 2026-27 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Since 1993, the County has entered into annual agreements with POST to provide EVOC training courses. The revenue agreements and rates of reimbursement are initiated and established annually by POST. Approval of this recommended Revenue Agreement (Agreement) will provide reimbursement to the Department for expenses associated with providing EVOC courses to students. The Department will be reimbursed by POST at a rate of $1,500 per student, for an amount not to exceed $1,080,000.
The recommended Agreement contains terms and conditions that differ from the County’s standard contract language. The non-standard contract terms and conditions are as follows:
1. The Agreement does not require the State to indemnify the County, as required by County Policies 11-05 and 11-07, including for intellectual property infringement claims.
• The County standard contract indemnity provision requires contractors to indemnify, defend, and hold County harmless from third-party claims arising out of the acts, errors, or omissions of any person.
• Potential Impact: If the County is sued for any claim, including intellectual property infringement, the County may be solely liable for the costs of defense and damages, which could exceed the total Agreement amount.
2. The State requires the County to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies, and who may be injured or damaged by the County, in the performance of the Agreement.
• The County standard contract does not include any indemnification or defense by the County of a contractor.
• Potential Impact: The County has no assurance that the State will be financially responsible for claims that may arise during the Agreement period, which could result in expenses to the County that exceed the total Agreement amount.
3. The Agreement does not list any self-certification provisions or require the State to meet the County’s insurance standards as required pursuant to County Policies 11-05, 11-07, and 11-07 SP.
• County Policy requires contractors to carry appropriate insurance limits and under conditions determined by the County’s Department of Risk Management, as set forth in the County’s standard contract.
• Potential Impact: The County has no assurance that the State will be financially responsible for claims that may arise during the Agreement period, which could result in expenses to the County that exceed the total Agreement amount.
4. The Agreement lacks a provision preventing the State from assigning the Agreement without prior notice to the County and without the County’s approval.
• The County standard contract requires that the County must approve any assignment of the Agreement.
• Potential Impact: The State could assign the Agreement to a third party or business with which the County is legally prohibited from doing business due to issues of federal debarment or suspension and conflict of interest, without the County’s knowledge. Should this occur, the County could be out of compliance with the law until it becomes aware of the assignment and terminates the Agreement.
While the State’s terms and conditions are exceptions to the County’s standard contract language, approval by the Board of Supervisors is necessary for the Department to provide the training covered by the Agreement. County Counsel and the Department of Risk Management have reviewed the non-standard language and provided input. The Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ advance written notice.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Grace B. Parsons, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on April, 13, 2026; Risk Management (Stephanie Pacheco, Staff Analyst, 396-9039) on April, 10, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Erika Rodarte, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on April 13, 2026.