REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 14, 2023
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Donation of a 2022 Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT and 2021 Carry-On Utility Trailer from the City of Chino Hills
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Accept donation of the following vehicles from the City of Chino Hills:
a. One 2022 Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT off-road vehicle (Vehicle Identification No. JKBATSF1XNB500918) with a total value of $19,000.
b. One 2021 Carry-On utility trailer (Vehicle Identification No. 4YMBU1211MN030896) with a total value of $3,250.52.
2. Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Undersheriff, or Assistant Sheriff to execute all necessary documentation to transfer title of the donated vehicles referenced in Recommendation No. 1, subject to review by County Counsel.
(Presenter: Kelly Welty, 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 2022 Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT off-road vehicle (Mule) and the 2021 Carry-On utility trailer (Trailer) were purchased by the City of Chino Hills (Chino Hills) utilizing its Homeland Security Grant funds in the total aggregate amount of $22,250.52. All costs associated with the donated Mule and Trailer, including fuel, insurance, and maintenance, will be funded through the law enforcement services contract with Chino Hills. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator’s (Department) 2022-23 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department provides law enforcement services to Chino Hills on a contractual basis that is renewed annually, most recently approved by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on January 24, 2023 (Item No. 53). The Department is requesting approval to accept the donation of the Mule to be used by staff assigned to Chino Hills’ patrol station during the course and scope of law enforcement duties within Chino Hills, including, but not limited to, off-highway vehicle enforcement operations in undeveloped open space, parks, trail systems, and Chino Hills State Park. The Trailer will be used to transport the Mule, when needed. At the end of their useful lives, the Mule and Trailer will be returned to Chino Hills for disposal.
County Policy Standard Practice 06-01SP requires departments to obtain approval from the Board for any donation valued over $10,000.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Richard D. Luczak, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on February 16, 2023; (Erika Rodarte, Administrative Analyst, 387-0294) on February 23, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Robert Saldana, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on February 23, 2023.