REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 21, 2026
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Letter of Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for Participation in the 2026 Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Letter of Agreement (Federal Agreement No. 2026-95), and related assurances and certifications, with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, in the amount of $465,000, for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, for participation in the 2026 Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post adjustments to the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator's 2025-26 budget, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Carolina Mendoza, Chief Deputy Director, 387-0640)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator (Department) has received funding from the United States Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (Program) since 1999. Appropriation and revenue for this award are not included in the Department's 2025-26 budget. No matching funds are required.
The Department requests the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the following adjustments to the 2025-26 budget:
Fund Center
Commitment Item
Description
Action
Amount
4438001000
51001035
Overtime
Increase
$361,650
4438001000
52002135
Special Department Expense
Increase
$88,350
4438001000
52942941
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