DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: John Zanoni, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
SUBJECT: Retroactive Agreement with City of Huron for Law Enforcement Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the City of Huron to provide four Deputy Sheriffs and one Sergeant for general law enforcement services, effective January 1, 2026, not to exceed one year, which includes a six-month base term and the option to extend for one six -month period, total not to exceed $1,680,291; and
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Org 3111 in the amount of $832,225 to provide law enforcement services to the City of Huron (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the first recommended action will allow the Sheriff's Office to continue providing patrol services and coverage for the City of Huron. The City of Huron has established a partnership with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office to ensure uninterrupted public safety while it recruits and trains new officers to resolve critical staffing shortages. The second recommended action will increase appropriations and estimated revenues in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget for the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator Org 3111 in the amount of $832,225. This item pertains to a location in District One.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board does not approve the recommended actions, the Sheriff's Office will have a loss in revenues and if they no longer provide these services for the City of Huron, there will be a potential reduction in police services.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
This recommended agreement is retroactive due to the length of time required for negotiation and approval of the agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the re...
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