REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
January 27, 2026
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Agreement for Emergency Dispatch Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Agreement with Victor Valley Union High School District for emergency dispatch services, provided by the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, in the amount of $22,306, for the period of February 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
(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.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The revenue of $22,306 for 2025-26 includes the full recovery of direct costs to provide emergency dispatch services to the Victor Valley Union High School District (VVUHSD). Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator’s (Department) 2025-26 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
When requested by outside agencies, the Department provides dispatch services for emergencies and non-emergencies using existing personnel and equipment, with minimal operational impact. These services will allow the VVUHSD’s designated staff to have radio contact with the Department’s dispatch centers in case of an emergency that requires law enforcement personnel to respond.
Approval of this item will provide increased protection of people and property within the VVUHSD jurisdiction.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Grace B. Parsons, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on November 17, 2025; Risk Management (Stephanie Pacheco, Staff Analyst, 396-9039) on November 20, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Erika Rodarte, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on January 9, 2026.