To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Bay Alarm Company Sponsorship Funding
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract renewal with Bay Alarm Company, in the amount of $67,000 for sponsorship funding designated for scholarships, classes and recruitment for the Office of the Sheriff Law Enforcement Training Center, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, with the Sheriff's Charities, Inc., serving as the fiscal agent.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in $67,000 in revenue over a 2-year period.
BACKGROUND:
Bay Alarm Company provides scholarship funding to promote the education and training of local law enforcement recruits and officers. Additionally, Bay Alarm Company provides funding for advertisement, along with event and media support, for the recruitment of law enforcement officers.
The Sponsorship and Licensing Agreement will result in $28,000 in revenue in the first year and $29,000 in revenue in the second year. Bay Alarm Company will donate an additional $5,000 in each year of the two-year term to be utilized at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Sheriff's Charities, Inc., for such philanthropic purposes as are set forth in its Articles of Incorporation
The Sponsorship and Licensing Agreement includes an indemnification provision. The indemnification clause holds the County responsible for all legal costs incurred in the defense of a claim should the County choose to hire counsel separate from the indemnifying party.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, it would negatively impact law enforcement efforts in the County. The County would not have assistance in advertising for recruits or promoting awareness of the local availability of courses and services or allowing for the continued curriculum that would...
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