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Sheriff's Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Budget Transfer adding $250,000 in revenue for casino related law enforcement coverage received from the Shingle Springs Rancheria, per section B of the Memorandum of Understanding and Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of El Dorado and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; adoption of Resolution 112-2008 amending Authorized Personnel Allocation Resolution by adding six (6) Deputy Sheriff l/ll positions and one (1) Sheriff's Sergeant position for said Department for casino-related coverage; and approve the purchase of two patrol vehicles and related law enforcement equipment. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: Shingle Springs Rancheria.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $250,000
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $250,000
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $250,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: For FY 2007-08, there will be no adverse impact to Net County Cost. The proposed action will provide the Sheriff with the flexibility to hire deputy sheriffs and purchase associated equipment prior to June 30, 2008. Any unspent appropriations associated with this payment will be carried over into FY 2008-09.
Background: For more than ten years, the County pursued legal action against the Tribe over its attempt to open a casino in Shingle Springs. The County and the Tribe entered into a settlement agreement in Septmber 2006. Through this agreement, the Tribe agreed to make an advance payment of $250,000 six months before the Gaming Project opens to the public to allow the County to purchase equipment and hire officers.
Reason for Recommendation: The MOU notes that "the first $500,000 will be devoted to the purchase of police vehicles, the hiring of additional law enforcement officers and other tangibles...". The proposed action will provide the Sheriff ...
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