RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute contract amendments with the Town of Danville and the cities of Lafayette and Orinda requiring each city to maintain and insure patrol vehicles owned by that city, effective May 1, 2016.  

FISCAL IMPACT:

Zero net County Costs.

BACKGROUND:

The Town of Danville and City of Lafayette began law enforcement service contracts with the County on July 1, 1983 and effective July 1, 1986 so did the City of Orinda. These contracts have original language in which the County was to provide fully equipped vehicles, insurance, fuel, maintenance and safety equipment required for services rendered under the contracts. The Town of Danville and Cities of Lafayette and Orinda have elected to purchase and maintain their own vehicles. The County no longer provides any of these purchases or services. However, County will still continue to provide liability insurance for Deputies.