REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 15, 2022
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Amendments to Cooperative Law Enforcement Revenue Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendments to the Cooperative Law Enforcement Revenue Agreement No. 20-248 with the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Federal Agreement No. 20-LE-11051360-031) including the following:
1. Amendment No. 5 to the Revenue Agreement with United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, to approve the 2022 Annual Operating and Financial Plan for reimbursement by the Forest Service for Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator’s law enforcement services provided on National Forest System lands in the amount of $15,064.61, added to the previous year carry-over balance of $6,935.39, for a total of $22,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
2. Amendment No. 6 to the Revenue Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, to approve the 2022 Controlled Substance Annual Operating and Financial Plan for reimbursement by the Forest Service for Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator’s narcotics enforcement activities provided on National Forest System lands in the amount of $11,998.91, added to the previous year carry-over balance for $1.09 for a total of $12,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
(Presenter: John Ades, Deputy Chief, 387-3760)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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
This item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The two amendments to the Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (USFS) will provide funding to the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator (Department) in the amount of $27,063.52 for services provided by the Department on National Forest System (NFS) lands. No matching funds are required. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department’s 2021-22 budget, and will be included in future recommended budgets
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
San Bernardino County encompasses more than 20,000 square miles of which approximately 80 percent are federally owned and managed. The Department is responsible for providing law enforcement services throughout the County, including on NFS lands.
On April 21, 2020 (Item No. 70), the Board approved Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement No. 20-248 with the USFS (USFS Agreement No. 20-LE-11051360-031) for reimbursement of the cost of law enforcement activities on NFS land from the executed date of May 20, 2020 through December 31, 2025. The Agreement is modified every year to establish the funding approved by USFS. To date, the Agreement has been amended four times, summarized as follows:
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Amendment No. |
Board Approved |
Summary |
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1 |
4/21/2020 (Item No. 70) |
Established the reimbursement for patrol services at campgrounds and trailheads during holiday weekends on NFS lands in Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga and Yucaipa areas. Total reimbursement not to exceed $22,000. |
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2 |
4/21/2020 (Item No. 70) |
Provided reimbursement of narcotics enforcement activities, including aerial support. Total reimbursement not to exceed $12,000. |
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3 |
4/20/2021 (Item No. 52) |
Provided $22,000 in additional funding from the USFS for the 2022 Annual Operating and Financial Plan for Sheriff’s law enforcement services. |
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4 |
4/20/2021 (Item No. 52) |
Provided $12,000 in additional funding from the USFS for the 2022 Controlled Substance Annual Operating and Financial Plan for Sheriff’s law enforcement services. |
On January 25, 2022, the Department received notification from the USFS of the two amendments totaling $27,063.52. Amendment No. 5 provides additional funding for law enforcement patrol services. Amendment No. 6 provides additional funding for narcotics enforcement services. The amendments are being submitted for the Board’s approval at the first available meeting date after completion of the review process. The Department can submit claims for reimbursement retroactively to October 1, 2021.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Richard D. Luczak, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on February 14, 2022; Finance (Yael Verduzco, Administrative Analyst, 387-5285) on February 23, 2022; and County Finance and Administration (Robert Saldana, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on February 28, 2022.