To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Sheriff-Coroner
Meeting Date: February 24, 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 Retroactive Cooperative Law Enforcement Revenue Agreement between the County of Mendocino and the USDA Forest Service, in the Amount of $65,000 for the Sheriff’s Office to Provide Law Enforcement Services in National Forest System Lands Within Mendocino County During the Period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Cooperative Law Enforcement Revenue Agreement between the County of Mendocino and the USDA Forest Service, in the amount of $65,000 for the Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services in National Forest System lands within Mendocino County during the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030; authorize the Sheriff to sign any future amendments that do not affect the agreement total; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the USDA Forest Service acknowledge that National Forest System (NFS) lands are often located in remote or sparsely populated areas, creating unique challenges for public safety and law enforcement. Because State and local law enforcement responsibilities directly support the administration and regulation of NFS lands, and because the MCSO has limited resources to meet these obligations, the agencies have established a Cooperative Law Enforcement Revenue Agreement. This agreement formalizes the partnership between the MCSO and the USDA Forest Service to strengthen State and local law enforcement efforts on NFS lands. Through the agreement, the USDA Forest Service reimburses the MCSO for services provided and commits to allocating $13,000 annually over a five-year period to support patrol operations within these federal lands.
The agreement is being submitted for retroactive approval because the MCSO did not receive it from the USDA Forest Service until January 5, 2026.
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: USDA Forest Service, Mendocino National Forest |
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current f/y cost: $65,000 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: $13,000 over a five-year period |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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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: February 24, 2026 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 26-014 |
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