REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 14, 2021
FROM
LEONARD X. HERNANDEZ, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
Title
Report and Guidance on Drone Technology Concepts and Initiatives
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Receive report and provide guidance on Drone technology concepts and initiatives.
(Presenter: Leonard X. Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, 387-5417)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The report on drone technology is non-financial in nature and will not require the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
As part of Innovate 2020, drone technology was identified as an emerging tool to perform job functions in innovative ways. Drone technology continues to evolve rapidly and these tools can enhance and simplify tasks for employees. The County Administrative Office will provide a report regarding Drone technology concepts and initiatives, including the establishment of a countywide drone program, and explore emerging uses of drones and drone technology and how they may benefit the County under a coordinated effort. Staff will solicit guidance and feedback from the Board of Supervisors on the concepts discussed and the potential use of drone technology and establishment of a drone program.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Michelle Blakemore, County Counsel, 387- 5455) on August 17, 2021; Finance (Stephenie Shea, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on August 17, 2021; and County Finance and Administration (Matthew Erickson, County Chief Financial Officer, 387-5423) on August 17, 2021.