TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Sheriff-Coroner
MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Matthew Kendall
PHONE:
707-463-4085
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Megan Zaied
PHONE:
707-468-3451
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
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:
recommendation
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:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: Federal funding through the U.S. Capitol Police
CURRENT F/Y COST: $0
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: N/A
ANNUAL RECURR...
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