County of Fresno - File #: 26-0309

• File #: 26-0309
• On agenda: 5/12/2026
• Recommended Action(s): 1. Retroactively authorize the Sheriff's previous submittal of a Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration; 2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Letter of Agreement, Certified Standard Assurances, and Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Assurances, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 ($235,000); 3. Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee, to act as the official representative of the County of Fresno, as required by the granting agency, to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required pursuant to the Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program; and 4. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 62 transferring FY 2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $...

DATE: May 12, 2026

TO: Board of Supervisors

SUBMITTED BY: John Zanoni, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator

SUBJECT: Retroactive Application/Agreement with Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration - Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Retroactively authorize the Sheriff's previous submittal of a Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration;
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Letter of Agreement, Certified Standard Assurances, and Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Assurances, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 ($235,000);
3. Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, or his designee, to act as the official representative of the County of Fresno, as required by the granting agency, to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required pursuant to the Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program; and
4. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 62 transferring FY 2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $11,000 from Account 6300 (Overtime) ($10,218) and 6500 (OASDI Contribution) ($782) to Account 8300 (Equipment), Program 92112, within the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Org 3111 for the purchase of one drone.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The Sheriff's Office submitted the Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program (DCESP) application on August 25, 2025, to meet the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) requirements, contingent on your Board's approval. The DEA of the United States DOJ has awarded funding to the County in the amount of $235,000, for the period of October 1, 2025...