HomeMy WebLinkAbout32393AGREEMENT NO. 15-167
1 USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement Service Agreement(s) Modification 8
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Agreement No. 15-167
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FS Agreement No. 12-LE-11051360-009
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Cooperator Agreement No. Mod 008
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COOPERATIVE LAW .ENFORCEMENT ANNUAL PATROL OPERATIONS PLAN &
FINANCIAL PLAN
Between The
FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
And the
USDA, FOREST SERVICE
SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
2015 ANNUAL OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN.
This Annual Financial and Operating Plan (Annual Operating Plan), is hereby made and entered
into by and between the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, hereinafter referred to as
"Cooperator," and the USDA, Forest Service, Sierra National Forest, hereinafter referred to as
the "U.S. Forest Service," under the provisions of Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement
#12-LE-11051360-009 executed on November 22, 2011. This Annual Operating Plan is made
and agreed to as of the last date signed below and is for the estimated period beginning October
1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015.
Previous Year Carry-over: $1,245.13
·Current Fiscal Year Obligation: $25,754.87
·, FY2015 Total Annual Operating Plan: $27,000
I. GENERAL:
A. The following individuals shall be the designated and alternate representative(s) of each
party, so designated to make or receive requests for special enforcement activities.
Principal Cooperator Contacts:
Cooperator Program Contact Cooperator Administrative Contact
Margaret Mims, Sheriff Lt. Frances Devins
P;O. Box 1788 5717 E. Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 92717 Fresno, CA 93727
Telephone: 559-488-312l Telephone: 559-600-8039
Email: Frances.Devins@ Fresnosheriff.org
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USDA, Forest Service
Principal U.S. Forest Service Contacts:
U.S. Forest Service Program Manager U.S. Forest Service Administrative
Contact Contact
Cody Wheeler, Patrol Captain Rita Wears, Patrol Commander
1600 Tollhouse Rd. 444 East Bonita Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611 San Dimas, CA 91773
Telephone: 559-297-0706 ext. 4986 Telephone: 909-599-1267 ext. 214
FAJ(: 559-294-4802 FAX: 909-592-1404
Email: ccwheeler@fs.fed.us Email: rwears@fs.fed.us
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B. Reimbursement for all types of enforcement activities shall be at the following rates
unless specifically stated otherwise:
Wages at the prevailing rate of $89.96/hour plus fringe benefits for the individual officer.
Residential rental at Huntington Lake for the period of June 15, 2015 through September
30, 2015 at the rate of $50.00 per month. '
II. PATROL ACTIVITIES:
A. Time schedules for patrols will be flexible to allow for emergencies, other priorities, and ·
day-to-day needs of both Cooperator and the U.S. Forest Service. Ample time will be·
spent in each area to make residents and visitors aware that law enforcement officers are
in the vicinity.
1. Patrol on following U.S. Forest Service roads:
Assignment of one' Deputy Sheriff shall be the patrol of Stump Springs Road and the
High Sierra Recreation Area; each to be provided at a minimum of once per week or as
need indicates. Other roads needing patrol on a regular basis include but are not limited
to: Dinkey Creek Road, McKinley Grove Road, Courtright Road, Black Rock Road,
Trimmer Springs Road, and Big Creek Road. These roads will be patrolled as need
indicates or as requested by the designated representative or alternate representative with
the agreement of the Cooperator.
The Deputy is to provide copies of all written reports, incident reports, and citations
occurring on National Forest Lands after approval of Supervisory Officer to the
designated representative for agency LEIMARS data entry.
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2. Patrol in the following campgrounds, developed sites, or dispersed areas: .
Assignment of one Deputy Sheriff, in addition to the present Deputy Sheriff at Shaver
Lake to the Huntington Lake Recreational Area on a full time ( 40 hours per week basis
for the period commencing on or about June 22, 2015 through August 9, 2015. The
primary duties of this deputy shall include answering calls for service, routine patrol,
necessary investigation of criminal offenses and insuring the general safety of
recreational activities. These campgrounds and recreational sites include but are not
limited to; Rancheria, Eastwood, College, Deer Creek, Kinnikinnick, Bear Cove,
Catavee, Billy Creek, BillyCreek Lower, and Doweville.
These Deputies are to provide copies of all written reports, incident reports, citations; and
incidents occurring on National Forest Lands after approval of their' Supervisory Officer
to the designated or alternate representative for agency LEIMARS data entry.
Any funding not used under section III TRAINING and Section IV EQUIPMENT will be
allocated to Patrol activities under Section IT. PATROL ACTIVITIES and will not
exceed a combined total of $27,000.00
Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of$25,000.00
III. TRAINING:
' See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provision IV-Kfor additional information.
Training will be limited to work related training aimed at improving the overall efficiency of
the enforcement and patrol activities related to this agreement between the Cooperator and the
Forest Service.· This includes training for those Officers that work in the mountainous terrain
and County areas within the boundaries of the Sierra National Forest. It is mutually
understood that at the time cif this agreement that not all parties will know of all the training
that is available.
Total reimbursement for training may not exceed: $1,000.00
IV. EQUIPMENT:
See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provisions IV-K, IV-L, and IV-M for additional
information.
All equipment purchased will be fonhe Area Four Mountain Patrol unit Operations and will be
beneficial for the mutually agreed 1,1pon law enforcement mission conducted for this agreement.
These items should benefit the patrol deputies job functions in patrolling the National Forest
and surrounding county lands. Items such as Vehicle Winches, Winch Carriers, GPS Units,
Digital Cameras, Computer Devices, Boats, Boat Docks, All Terrain Vehicles, Motorcycles,
Search and Rescue Equipment, Hiking Gear, etc. to name a few examples. These item's will be
purchased and owned by the County and reimbursed under this agreement with copies of said
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purchases forwarded to the designated or alternate representative. Other equipment purchases
will be mutually agreed upon between the designated representative or alternate representative.
Total reimbursement for equipment shall not exceed: $1,000.00
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT SITUATIONS:
A. Special Enforcement Situations include but are not limited to: Fire Emergencies, Drug
Enforcement, and certain Group Gatherings.
B. Funds available for special enforcement situations vary greatly from year to year and
must be specifically requested and approved prior to any reimbursement being
authorized. Requests for funds should be made to the U.S. Forest Service designated
representative listed in Item I-A of this Annual Operating Plan. The designated
representative will then notify Cooperator whether funds will be authorized for
reimbursement. If funds are authorized, the parties will then jointly prepare a revised
Annual Operating Plan.
1. Drug Enforcement: This will be handled on a case by case basis. The request will
normally come from the Patrol Captain; however, it may come from the Special
Agent in Charge or their designated representative. Reimbursement shall be made
at the rates specified in Section I-B. Deputies assigned to the incident will
coordinate all of their activities with the designated officer in charge of the
incident.
2. Fire Emergency: During emergency fire suppression situations and upon request
by the Forest Service pursuant to an incident resource order, the Cooperator agrees
to provide special services beyond those provided under Section II-A, within the
Cooperator's resource capabilities, for the enforcement of State and local laws
related to the protection of persons and their property. The Cooperator will be
compensated at the rate specified in Section I-B; the Forest Service will" specify
times and schedules. Upon concurrence of the local Patrol Captain or their
designated representative, an official from the Incident Management Team
managing the incident, Cooperator personnel assigned to an incident where meals
are provided will be entitled to such meals ..
3. Group Gatherings: This includes but is hot limited to situations which are
normally unanticipated or which typically include very short notices, large group
gatherings such as rock concerts, demonstrations, and organization rendezvous.
Upon authorization by a Forest Service.representative listed in Section I-A for
requested services of this nature, reimbursement shall be made at the rates
specified in Section I-B. Deputies assigned to this type of incident will normally
coordinate their activities with the designated officer in charge of the incident.
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This includes but is not limited to situations which are normally unanticipated or which
typically include very short notice, large group gatherings such as rock concerts,
demonstrations, and organizational rendezvous.
V. BILLING FREQUENCY:
See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provisions II-H and /JI-B for additional
information.
The Cooperator will furnish the Forest Service with itemized monthly statements for
expenditures. The statement shall be in sufficient detail to allow the Forest Service to tie
these expenditures back to reimbursable expenses and the rate schedule and shall be
certified by the County of Fresno as being current and proper. These statements must be
accompanied by a Law Enforcement Activity Report, form FS-5300-5, filled out as
required by Provision 11-G of the Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement 12-LE-
11051360-009.
A. Mail copies of itemized billing statements to:
Cody Wheeler, Patrol Captain
USPS. Law Enforcement
1600 Tollhouse Rd.
Clovis, CA 93611
Send hard copy invoices to:
US Forest Service
Albuquerque Service Center
Payments -Grants & Agreements
1001 B Sun Ave NE
. Albuquerque, NM 87109
Or fax to: 877-687-4984
Or e-mail scanned invoice to: ASC GA@fs.fed.us
B. Final billings for reimbursement must be received by the Forest Service before
October 30, 2015 in order to receive payment. Please see agreement provision IV-
V regarding use of funding in succeeding years.
C. Annually update the registration of the County Sheriff's DUNS# on the System
for Award Management (SAM) website at www .sam.gov for the verification of
the EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) banking information.·
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D. The following is a breakdown of the total estimated costs associated with this Annual
Operating Plan.
Category Estimated Costs Not to Exceed by %
Patrol Activities 25,000
Training 1,000
Equipment 1,000
Special Enforcement Situations
Total 27,000
E. Any remaining funding in this Annual Oper'!-ting Plan may be carried forward to the next
fiscal year and will be available to spend through the term of the Cooperative Law
Enforcement Agreement, or deobligated at the request of the U.S. Forest Service. See
Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provision IV-D.
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County Commissioner/Fresno Count
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DON HOANG, Acting Special Agent in Charge
Pacific Southwest Region
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The authority and format of this agreement have been reviewed and approved for
signature.
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