REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 20, 2024
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Agreement with the County of Riverside, Office of the Sheriff-Coroner, to provide Autopsy Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Terminate Agreement No. 20-972 with the County of Riverside, Office of the Sheriff-Coroner, for the provision of autopsy services, in an annual amount of $150,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $750,000, for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.
2. Approve new Agreement with the County of Riverside, Office of the Sheriff-Coroner, including non-standard terms, for the provision of autopsy services, in an annual amount of $300,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for the period of August 20, 2024 through August 31, 2029.
(Presenter: Kelly Welty, Chief Deputy Director, 387-3760)
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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 additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The cost per forensic examination of $8,204, for an estimated total annual cost of $300,000, will be funded within the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator's (Department) existing budget allocation. Additional costs may be charged if additional services are provided. Sufficient appropriation is included in the Department's 2024-25 budget (4430001000) and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Since 2005, the department has contracted with the County of Riverside, Office of the Sheriff-Coroner (Riverside) for autopsy services to remove any perceived conflict of in...
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