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SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Sheriff to sign the Letter of Agreement No. 2024-45 with the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration to accept funding to be used for location and eradication of illicit cannabis plants, in the amount of $16,000, effective 10/1/23 through 9/30/24
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Financial Impact:
The funding source for this program is the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) grant in the amount of $16,000. The grant period is October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The grant funds are used to pay for overtime, aircraft time, training, and supplies.
Background Information:
This is an operational plan for eradication of marijuana. The Sheriff’s Office is part of an informal marijuana eradication task force involving several Federal and State agencies that has been in existence for over 24 years.