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MEMORANDUM
TO: Jeff Smith, Chairman, Board of Supervisors
FROM: Brian L. Martin, Sheriff/Coroner
DATE: March 16, 2017
SUBJECT: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and PJ Helicopters for Calendar Year 2017 in the amount of $30,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Sheriff's Office requests Your Boards' approval on the attached contract with PJ Helicopters for helicopter services for Calendar Year 2017.
Helicopter services are utilized by the Sheriff's Department for marijuana reconnaissance and eradication on public and private lands. These services are essential to the effectiveness of the marijuana enforcement program. In past years, the California National Guard has provided these services without cost, but they are now largely unavailable due to reduced resources and other commitments.
We request your Board waive the competitive bidding process of the County's purchasing ordinance, under section b (exemptions from competitive bidding) as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
The contract is attached for your approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative):
Helicopter costs are paid from the Marijuana budget 2203 with grant funding from either the US Forest Service or DEA. Funds will be budgeted in the FY2017/18 budget.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and PJ Helicopters fo...
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