DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Separate Joint Powers Agreements With Townships Of Castle Rock, Douglas, Nininger, Vermillion, Waterford, And Cities Of Empire, Randolph, And Vermillion For Ordinance Enforcement
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorization to execute separate joint powers agreements with the townships of Castle Rock, Douglas, Nininger, Vermillion, Waterford, and the cities of Empire, Randolph, and Vermillion 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 current joint powers agreements for ordinance enforcement with the Townships of Castle Rock, Douglas, Eureka, Nininger, Ravenna, Vermillion, and Waterford, and the Cities of Empire, Randolph, and Vermillion expire on December 31, 2024. These townships and cities wish to renew the agreements. The Sheriff has agreed to continue to provide these services 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 separate joint powers agreements with the townships of Castle Rock, Douglas, Nininger, Vermillion, Waterford, and the cities of Empire, Randolph, and Vermillion fo...
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