DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Renew Joint Powers Agreement With Independent School District 196 For School Resource Officer Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize to renew joint powers agreement (JPA) with Independent School District 196 for school resource officer services.
SUMMARY
Since 1996, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Dakota County Sheriff to contract with Independent School District 196 to provide school resource officer services to their academic program. The current two-year contract will expire August 31, 2024, and the school district and the Sheriff's staff desire to continue the school resource officer partnership during the period September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026.
Independent School District 196 has historically paid 75 percent of the cost of annual salary, benefits, and a vehicle for one Special Duty Deputy and vehicle assigned to the school for nine months, with the remaining 25 percent paid by the County. During the summer months, this position is assigned to areas of need within the Sheriff's Office. Independent School District 196 has agreed to compensate Dakota County up to the sum of $105,315.00 for liaison services and vehicle costs during the 2024 and 2025 school years.
RECOMMENDATION
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Authorize the Sheriff to renew the JPA with Independent School District 196 for school resource officer services for the 2024 and 2025 school years.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Sheriff’s budget includes necessary funding and reimbursement from Independent School District 196 to support this position in 2024 and will be included in the County Manager’s recommended 2025 budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Independent School District 196 has requested the School Resource Officer Services continue to be provided by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office for the 2024 and 2025 school years, and the Sheriff desires to provide that service; and
WHEREAS, Independent School District 196 has historically paid 75 percent of the annual cost of salary and benefits, with the remaining 25 percent paid by the County; and
WHEREAS, during the summer months, the position is assigned to areas of need within the Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the joint powers agreement provides that Intermediate School District 196 will reimburse the County up to $105,315.00 for salary, benefits and vehicle costs for the 2024 and 2025 school years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Sheriff to execute the joint powers agreement with Independent School District 196 to provide one Special Duty Deputy for school resource officer services for the period of the 2024 and 2025 school years, September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
22-356; 08/23/22
23-357; 08/01/23
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Joe Leko
Author: Nina Langer