DATE:
April 30, 2024
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
On June 4, 2019 (3), the Board of Supervisors approved a five-year agreement in which the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) supports the Sheriff's Department (Sheriff) costs of motorist aid-related rescue services with funding provided by the Regional Helicopter Program.
SANDAG has approved the continuation of the Regional Helicopter Program up to a maximum of $375,000 annually. SANDAG will provide funding on an annual basis from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 to support the Sheriff for continued operation, maintenance, and fuel for the three Bell 205A-1 medium-lift fire/rescue and one Bell 412EPX helicopters when used during Sheriff helicopter operations that involve rescue and aid to motorists.
If approved, today's action will authorize the Clerk of the Board to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with SANDAG, through which the Regional Helicopter Program will defray Sheriff's costs related to motorist aid-related rescue services.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
1. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, upon receipt, effective July 1, 2024, with the San Diego Association of Governments for the Regional Helicopter Program to defray Sheriff's Department costs related to motorist aid rescue services, in an amount not to exceed $375,000 annually for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
2. Authorize the Sheriff to execute all required documents, including any extensions, amendments, or revisions thereto that do not materially impact either the program or funding level.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Today's action advances equity in the region by maintaining and improving rescue incident response. Maintaining the Memorandum of Understanding helps the County by rec...
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