DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Township Of Ravenna For Ordinance Enforcement
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorization to execute a joint powers agreement with the Township of Ravenna for ordinance enforcement.
SUMMARY
In 2010, with approval from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office executed joint powers agreements with several townships/cities to enforce selected local ordinances. Additional townships and cities have executed similar agreements with the Sheriff’s Office. The previous joint power agreement for ordinance enforcement with the Township of Ravenna expired on December 31, 2024. The Township and the Sheriff wish to renew the agreement. The Sheriff agreed to provide ordinance enforcement for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
In 2025, the County will receive $80.00 per hour for investigative services and $60.00 per hour for court preparation/waiting time. The rates will be evaluated and possibly amended on January 1, 2026, to reflect any increase in the County’s cost to provide services pursuant to the agreement. Notice of any cost increase shall be provided to the township/city each year by November 1, immediately preceding January 1. During the fourteen years that the joint powers agreements have been in effect, only two entities have been billed for services.
RECOMMENDATION
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Authorize the Sheriff to execute a joint powers agreement with the Township of Ravenna for ordinance enforcement services for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, since 2010 and with approval from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, the Dakota County Sheriff has enforced selected and pre-approved local ordinances with cities and townships requesting those services after the execution of separate joint powers agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office had a prior joint powers agreement for ordinance enforcement with Ravenna Township which expired on December 31, 2024 and each party wishes to continue the agreement; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, the County would receive $80.00 per hour for investigative services and $60.00 per hour for court preparation/waiting time; and
WHEREAS, the rates will be evaluated and possibly amended on January 1, 2026, to reflect any increase in the County’s cost to provide services pursuant to the agreement with notice of any cost increase provided to the township/city by November 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff agrees to provide ordinance enforcement services to the township of Ravenna for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Sheriff to execute a joint powers agreement with the Township of Ravenna to enforce selected ordinances for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, subject to approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
18-548; 10/23/18
21-614; 12/14/21
24-632; 12/17/24
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Joe Leko
Author: Nina Langer