TITLE
Title
BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PURCHASES: EQUIPMENT AND SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE UTILIZING FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Danny H. Rogers, Sheriff (Captain Matt Suits)
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget included $1,125,000 to invest in public safety specialty equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. This investment includes a SERT support vehicle, a Mobile Command Center, and additional equipment and technology. This agenda item authorizes the purchase of this equipment, amends the budget based on final costs, and approves the use of federal forfeiture funds for additional equipment. This item does not require additional County funds.
The SERT vehicle and Mobile Command Center support the Sheriff’s Office in carrying out law enforcement duties. As public safety needs continue to evolve, so must the tools used to deter crime, protect the community, and support successful prosecutions.
This equipment includes:
· SERT Support Vehicle: The Sheriff’s Office is in the process of purchasing a specialized SERT (Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team) support vehicle. The prior SERT Vehicle was a converted ambulance that had reached end of its useful life. This new vehicle will transport tactical gear and equipment used during high-risk operations. It will also provide secure storage and transport for explosive ordnance and related materials used by bomb technicians, with reinforced compartments and controlled access to meet Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) guidelines. These requirements ensure that explosive materials, detonators, and related devices are safely secured, properly separated, and transported in a manner that protects personnel, the public, and ongoing investigations. An approved bid waiver (Group Purchasing Program exemption) and proposed contract with Matthews Specialty Vehicles in the amount of $438,478.00 is included with this agenda item along with con...
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