DATE: February 25, 2025
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 and Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Assurances, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 ($250,000); and
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.
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The Sheriff's Office submitted the Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program (DCESP) application on August 23, 2024 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 $250,000, for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, to defray costs relating to the eradication and suppression of illicit cannabis. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board does not approve the recommended actions, the DCESP funds would be denied, which would impact the Sheriff's Office ability to eradicate and suppress illicit cannabis.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
On January 8, 2025 th...
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