REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 15, 2022
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Revenue Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for Participation in the Riverside Task Force
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Revenue Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration whereby the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator will be reimbursed up to approximately $54,490 annually for salary and overtime costs related to participation in the Riverside Task Force, for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026.
2. Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator to sign and submit the Agreement and required certifications on behalf of San Bernardino County, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator to transmit all documents in relation to this Agreement to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Kelly Welty, 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.
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). Reimbursements from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of up to approximately $54,490 annually for existing staff assigned to the DEA’s Riverside Task Force (RTF) are as follows: Partial salary and benefit costs of one clerical position ($34,649) and overtime costs for one safety position ($19,841). The remaining cost of these positions will be funded by the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator’s (Department) 2022-23 budget. Budget adjustments are not requested at this time but will be included in the mid-year budget report presented to the Board of Supervisors (Board) for approval, if necessary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This revenue agreement will allow for the Department’s continued participation in the RTF. The Department has participated in the RTF since 1992 as a means of targeting, investigating and prosecuting major drug trafficking organizations throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The Department’s participation in the RTF results in better coordination with other agencies involved in major drug trafficking investigations and enhances the prospect of disrupting drug traffic in the area.
The Department received the original agreement documents from the local DEA office in early October. The term of this agreement is four years commencing on October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026, but may be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ advance written notice. Eligible expenses can be claimed retroactively to the beginning of the agreement. The agreement is being presented to the Board for acceptance at the earliest available meeting after completion of the required financial and legal reviews. Approval of Recommendation No. 2 will authorize the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator to execute and submit the agreement in compliance with the DEA’s policy.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Richard D. Luczak, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on October 24, 2022; Finance (Carolina Mendoza, Administrative Analyst, 387-0294) on October 25, 2022; and County Finance and Administration (Robert Saldana, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on October 28, 2022.