To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Sheriff-Coroner
Meeting Date: January 6, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Matthew Kendall |
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707-463-4085 |
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Department Contact: |
Megan Zaied |
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707-468-3451 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the U.S. Capitol Police and the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office for Law Enforcement Services Security Coverage During Congressional Events in Mendocino County, Effective Upon MOU Execution Until Terminated by Either Party
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Capitol Police and the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services security coverage during Congressional events in Mendocino County, effective upon MOU execution until terminated by either party; authorize the Sheriff to sign future amendments that do not affect the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will enable the Sheriff’s Office to provide security coverage for members of Congress during Congressional events, upon request by the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and approval by the Sheriff. Following each event, the Sheriff’s Office will document staff time and bill the USCP for actual hours at established weighted rates. This partnership ensures coordinated law enforcement presence, enhances public safety, and provides full cost recovery to the County.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternate handling.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Federal funding through the U.S. Capitol Police |
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current f/y cost: $0 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: $0 |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
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revenue agreement: Yes |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: January 6, 2026 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 26-002 |
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