CC - Item 5G - Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Annual Service Level Authorization with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER *
DATE: JUNE 27, 2024
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT AND
ANNUAL SERVICE LEVEL AUTHORIZATION WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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The City of Rosemead contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department ("LASD") for
law enforcement services. The Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement ("MLESA" -
Attachment A) is a standardized 5 -year agreement that allows LASD to provide law enforcement
services to contract cities. Through the execution of the MLESA, services performed and requested
by the City are developed in conjunction with LASD and indicated on an Annual Service Level
Authorization Form ("SH -AD 575 Form"). The previous MLESA was approved in June 2019 and
will expire June 30, 2024.
Each year, the City of Rosemead adopts a SH -AD 575 Form, which provides a detailed breakdown
of service levels and costs for each Fiscal Year ("FY"). On May 22, 2024, the City was advised
by LASD — Contract Law Enforcement Bureau ("CLEB") that the annual rate renewal process
resulted in the following increases, 3.44% for a Deputy Sheriff Service Unit and 3.17% for a
Sergeant (Attachment B). Additionally, the liability surcharge will increase by 0.5% from 12% to
12.5%. The finalized FY 2024-25 SH -AD 575 Form has not been provided yet; therefore, staff
determined the estimated increase based on the draft provided (Attachment Q. Law enforcement
service levels are expected to remain the same with 22 funded positions and equipment purchases.
The FY 2024-25 cost is estimated to be $10,586,362.
BACKGROUND
MLESA
On June 11, 2019, the City Council approved the renewal of the MLESA for a standard 5 -year
term. The current MLESA will expire on June 30, 2024. A new five-year MLESA has been drafted
for the City Council's review and approval, with the next term starting on July 1, 2024, and expiring
on June 30, 2029.
AGENDA ITEM 5.G
City Council Meeting
June 27, 2024
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Over the past year, a subcommittee from the California Contract Cities Association ("CCCA"),
consisting of City Managers, collaborated with LASD to negotiate and revise the MLESA. The
proposed agreement includes revisions agreed upon by the County and the CCCA subcommittee.
While the County accepted some of the recommended subcommittee changes, there were some
changes not accepted. Also, no agreement on changes to liability and indemnity language was
reached before the renewal deadline. Section 5.4 was added to the MLESA, as the subcommittee
and County continue discussions intended to revise liability and indemnity language to share in
the financial exposure with the County, instead of the current burden falling completely on the
Liability Trust Fund, and by extension the contract cities.
SHAD 575 Form
The SH -AD 575 Form is provided annually and identifies the service levels and costs under the
MLESA. Historically, the City maintains law enforcement service levels at 22 funded positions,
as specified in the chart below. The only notable change in service levels in FY 2023-24 was the
reduction of one (1) Special Assignment Team Deputy to add one (1) 40 -hour, non -relief patrol
unit to increase capacity for evening patrols. The City anticipates maintaining the same service
levels for FY 2024-25.
Deputy Sheriff Patrol (56 -Hours Unit)
Deputy Sheriff Patrol (Non -Relief)
Rosemead Special Assignment Deputy
Growth Special Assignment Deputy
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24
12 12 12 12 12
7 7 7 7 6
Grant Motor Deputy I 1 1 1
Motor Deputy 1
Sergeant 1 1 1 1 1
Lieutenant 1 1 I 1
Positions 22 22 22 22 22
Est. Total with Liability Surcharge $ 8,653,743 $ 9,103,889 $ 9,219,934 $ 9,384,810 $ 10,178,501
DISCUSSION
MLESA
Contracting for law enforcement services in Los Angeles County dates back to 1954 when the City
of Lakewood first contracted with the County. Currently, 42 cities contract with LASD for primary
and supplemental law enforcement services, representing almost half of the 88 Los Angeles cities.
Under California Government Code Section 51301 et seq, the City has the authority to contract
with the County for public safety services. The term of any such contract shall not exceed five
years but may be renewed for subsequent five-year periods, provided a decision to continue is
made at least a year before the expiration of any current term.
City Council Meeting
June 27, 2024
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The new MLESA includes several changes based on the contract cities negotiations. The changes
include:
• Performance will be by Service Unit Rather than Overall — Performance standard
changes from one measure overall to several measures at the service unit level. As the
MLESA performance is based on service minutes, the number of deputies and civilians
procured by a city are translated into available minutes. This allows the County to mix and
match minutes to achieve their 98-102% target but can lead to unintended consequences to
underperform in areas like traffic, special assignment, or motor units.
o Benefit: The change would set the 98-102% performance target for each specific
unit — patrol, motor, special assignment deputies increasing accountability to cities
receiving the level of service expected when procuring specific resources.
For example, overages in patrol minutes cannot offset by reducing service levels of
a motor unit or special assignment deputy and vice versa.
Retaining Vehicle of Deleted Service Unit — When a city adds a new resource that
requires a vehicle (i.e. new deputy), the city incurs a significant first-year expense for the
procurement of a vehicle required for this new deputy. The language of the prior MLESA
was not explicit to protect a city from losing a deputy temporarily, and then paying another
new vehicle cost when the city restored the deputy. The MLESA adds language that a city
will not be required to procure a vehicle, if the said service unit is reinstated within a 24 -
month period.
o Benefit: This codifies the language and extends it from 12 to 24 months, giving
more flexibility for a city to avoid incurring a new vehicle cost.
Transfer of City Property to County — Requires separate written agreements managed at
the LASD contract city stations to govern items purchased by the City and temporarily
transferred to the County. Additionally, the County must maintain a detailed and regularly
updated inventory of all non -vehicle City equipment in its possession, including
descriptions, serial numbers (if applicable), condition upon receipt, and location.
o Benefit: This language increases transparency and accountability in the handling of
the City's assets where the MLESA was previously silent.
Equipment Replacement after Extended Maintenance and Repair — Any equipment
requiring maintenance and repair for an extended period of time projected to or expected
to exceed sixty (60) calendar days, the County will make best efforts to provide temporary
replacement equipment.
City Council Meeting
June 27, 2024
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o Benefit: The language strengthens the required effort the County must undertake to
provide replacement equipment. A best effort would require the LASD to be more
diligent in providing a replacement.
Continue Negotiations on Indemnity Agreements — Includes Section 5.4 which
acknowledges indirectly the continued negotiations between the County and contract cities
related to concerns that cities bear the full cost of liability for contract activities when the
County should share in such liability. A Letter of Understanding (Attachment D) between
the County and the CCCA outlines how both parties will work towards addressing concerns
in several areas raised by contract cities.
o Benefit: The language does not guarantee a change, but it recognizes a mutual
interest in ensuring the long-term viability of the Liability Trust Fund and
controlling the increasing burden placed on cities for activities a city does not
control. The County controls aspects of law enforcement operations (i.e. training,
supervision, hiring, discipline, etc.) and to some extent should incur some of the
liability, such as when there is gross negligence not controllable by a city. Further
negotiations are a positive step.
The MLESA provides the City and LASD authority to maintain law enforcement services for a
five-year period until June 2029. While this item would approve a five-year agreement with LASD,
staff will assess law enforcement service level needs on a yearly basis and adjust resources as
needed through the SH -AD 575 Form.
SH -AD 575 Form
On May 22, 2024, the City was advised by LASD — CLEB that the annual rate renewal process
resulted in the following increases for FY 2024-25:
• 3.44% for a Deputy Sheriff Service Unit
• 3.17% for a Sergeant Service Unit
• 12.5% for Liability Surcharge, a.5% increase
The overall contract increase is expected to be $78,627, totaling $10,586,362. A comparison of
FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 estimated service costs, liability trust fund, equipment, and variances
are provided below:
Year
Estimated Service
Costs
Estimated Liability
Trust Fund
Equipment
Purchases
Total
FY 2023-24
$ 9,157,871
$ 1,020,630 $
329,234 $
10,507,735
FY 2024-25
$ 9,469,878
$ 1,099,704 $
16,780 $
10,586,362
Variance
$ 312,007
$ 79,074 $
(312,454) $
78,627
City Council Meeting
June 27, 2024
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manger to execute the Municipal Law Enforcement Services
Agreement; and
2. Approve the service level authorization for FY 2024-25, and authorize and direct the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City's proposed FY 2024-25 budget includes sufficient funding for law enforcement services
for a total estimated cost of $10,586,362 or 1% more than the FY 2023-24 costs.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Approval of the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Annual Service Level
Authorization meets the goal of the Strategic Plan to enhance public safety and quality of life.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Amanda Moreno, Senior Management Analyst
Attachment A — Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement 2024
Attachment B — Contract City Rates Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Letter
Attachment C — Draft FY 2024-25 Annual Service Level Authorization Form
Attachment D — Letter of Understanding
Attachment A
Municipal Law Enforcement Services
Agreement 2024
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND CITY OF ROSEMEAD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
TITLE
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RECITALS.............................................................................................................
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1.0
SCOPE OF SERVICES........................................................................
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2.0
ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL .................................................
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3.0
DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL.........................................................
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4.0
PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT ....................................................
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5.0
INDEMNIFICATION...............................................................................
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6.0
TERM OF AGREEMENT........................................................................
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7.0
RIGHT OF TERMINATION...................................................................
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8.0
BILLING RATES.....................................................................................
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9.0
PAYMENT PROCEDURES....................................................................
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10.0
NOTICES...........................................................................................
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11.0
AMENDMENTS...................................................................................
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12.0
AUTHORIZATION WARRANTY .................................................... I....
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13.0
ENTIRE AGREEMENT..........................................................................
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SIGNATURES.......................................................................................................
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ATTACHMENT A: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Service Level
Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form
ATTACHMENT B: Contract City Law Enforcement Services and Equipment Master
Rate Sheet
ATTACHMENT C: Public Safety Equipment Use Requirements
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND CITY OF ROSMEAD
This Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this day of , 2024 by and between the County of Los Angeles
("County") and the City of Rosemead ('City").
RECITALS
A. Whereas, the City is desirous of contracting with the County for the performance of
municipal law enforcement services by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
('Sheriffs Department"); and
B. Whereas, the County is agreeable to rendering such municipal law enforcement services
on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and
C. Whereas, this Agreement is authorized by Sections 56'/2 and 56'/4 of the County Charter
and California Government Code Section 51301.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for good and
valuable consideration, the parties mutually agree as follows:
1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 The County, by and through the Sheriffs Department, agrees to provide general
law enforcement services within the corporate limits of the City to the extent and
in the manner hereinafter set forth in this Agreement.
1.2 Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement, such services shall
only encompass duties and functions of the type coming within the jurisdiction of
and customarily rendered by the Sheriffs Department under the County Charter,
State of California statutes, and the City municipal codes.
1.3 General law enforcement services performed hereunder may include, if requested
by the City, supplemental security support, supplemental sworn officer support, and
supplemental professional civilian support staff.
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2.0 ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL
2.1 During the term of this Agreement, the Sheriff or his designee shall serve as the
Chief of Police of the City and shall perform the functions of the Chief of Police at
the direction of the City.
2.2 The rendition of the services performed by the Sheriffs Department, the standards
of performance, the discipline of officers, and other matters incident to the
performance of such services and the control of personnel so employed shall remain
with the County. The City understands and agrees that, at the Sheriff's
Department's sole discretion, the Sheriff s Department may redeploy personnel for
mutual aid purposes pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act, codified
at California Government Code Sections 8550-8668. Absent exigent
circumstances, any sustained deployment of more than fifty percent (50%) of the
City's contracted items, with the calculation determined by service unit type,
requires consultation with the City manager or his/her designee. For the purpose
of this section, exigent circumstances are defined as such cases where the
immediacy of deployment is of such nature where prior consultation is materially
detrimental to public safety and the length of such deployment does not exceed 24
hours.
2.3 In the event of a dispute between the parties to this Agreement as to the extent of
the duties and functions to be rendered hereunder, or the minimum level or manner
of performance of such service, the City shall be consulted and a mutual
determination thereof shall be made by both the Sheriffs Department and the City.
The City shall first consult with the Station Captain, Division Commander, and
Division Chief, in an effort to reach a mutual determination. If a mutual
determination cannot be realized at a subordinate level, then the matter will be
elevated to a Sheriff s Department Assistant Sheriff or the Sheriff.
2.4 With regard to Paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 above, the Sheriffs Department, in an
unresolved dispute, shall have final and conclusive determination as between the
parties hereto.
2.5 All City employees who work in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department
pursuant to this Agreement shall remain employees of the City and shall not have
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any claim or right to employment, civil service protection, salary, or benefits or
claims of any kind from the County based on this Agreement. No City employees
as such shall become employees of the County unless by specific additional
agreement in the form of a merger agreement which must be concurrently adopted
by the City and the County. The Sheriffs Department will provide approved City
employees with the required training necessary to access authorized County
programs (i.e. CAD, MDC, etc.), so such City employees can perform the functions
of their positions.
2.6 While performing law enforcement services and functions under this Agreement,
every Sheriffs Department employee shall be authorized to enforce all City laws
and regulations, including all City codes and ordinances.
2.7 The City shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of
any Sheriffs Department salaries, wages, or other compensation to any County
personnel performing services hereunder for the City. Except as herein otherwise
specified, the City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnity to any County
employee or agent of the County for injury or sickness arising out of the
performance of services under this Agreement.
2.8 As part of its compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to
employee hiring, the County agrees that the County Civil Service Rules to which it
is subject and which prohibit discrimination on the basis of non -merit factors, shall
for purposes of this Agreement be read and understood to prohibit discrimination
on the basis of sexual orientation.
3.0 DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
3.1 Services performed hereunder and specifically requested by the City shall be
developed in conjunction with the Sheriffs Department and indicated on
Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Service Level
Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement.
3.2 The City, or its designated representative, shall meet with its respective Sheriffs
Department Station Captain when requesting law enforcement services to be
performed in the City, and provide direction to the Sheriffs Department Station
Captain regarding the method of deployment for such services. The City and the
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Sheriffs Department shall also determine a minimum daily standard of staffing
needs for services rendered to ensure an adequate personnel presence during station
operation and patrol. The City and the Station Captain shall meet to discuss the
minimum daily standard which is documented in Attachment A, Los Angeles
County Sheriffs Department Service Level Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of
this Agreement. The Station Captain shall endeavor to meet this standard without
increased cost to the City. The Sheriffs Department shall ensure that all services
are delivered in a manner consistent with the priorities, annual performance
objectives, and goals established by the City.
3.3 The Sheriffs Department shall make every attempt to avoid deployment
deficiencies (i.e., "busting" of cars) by following the daily minimum standard of
staffing, as stipulated in Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
Service Level Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement. Should
deployment deficiencies occur, the Sheriffs Department should make every effort
to reallocate those resources to the shift where the deficiencies occurred. Should
the Sheriffs Department determine that a temporary increase, decrease, and/or
realignment in the deployment methodologies is necessary, the Sheriffs
Department shall promptly notify the City of this change in advance. In the event
that prior notice is not possible, the City shall be notified of the change within two
(2) City business days. If monthly service compliance falls below ninety-eight
percent (98%) for each service unit type, then the Sheriffs Department Station
Captain shall meet with the City to discuss compliance and identify a plan for
resolution. If the quarterly and/or year-to-date (September 30th, December 31 st,
March 31st, and June 30th) service compliance falls below ninety-eight percent
(98%) for each service unit type, then the respective Sheriffs Department Division
Chief shall meet with the Sheriffs Department Station Captain and the City to
discuss compliance and identify a plan for resolution. If the City is dissatisfied with
the outcome of either resolution process, the matter will be elevated to a Sheriffs
Department Assistant Sheriff or the Sheriff until all City concerns are fully
resolved. Resolution may include, but is not limited to, the use of overtime, staffing
adjustments, and/or City -initiated service suspensions, at no additional cost to the
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City. If the City determines it is unnecessary, the City may waive either dispute
resolution process discussed above.
3.3.1 The Sheriff's Department shall monitor and make every attempt to
backfill vacant and impaired (to include loaned) sworn supervisorial
overhead positions by the beginning of the following quarter.
3.3.2 The Sheriffs Department will work with the City to provide an
appropriate tool and/or reports to demonstrate adequate service level
compliance under this Agreement. Such service level compliance
reports include, but not limited to, daily staffing levels, service
levels, deployment of service units, daily deputy activity, or similar
type data that is reasonably available.
3.4 A new Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Service Level
Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement shall be authorized and
signed annually by the City and the Sheriff or his designee effective each July 1,
and attached hereto as an Amendment to this Agreement.
3.5 Should the City request a change in the level of service other than pursuant to the
annual July 1 readjustment, a revised Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department Service Level Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement
shall be signed and authorized by the City and the Sheriff or his designee and
attached hereto as an Amendment to this Agreement.
3.6 The most recent dated and signed Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department Service Level Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement
shall be the staffing level in effect between the County and the City.
3.7 The City is not limited to the services indicated in Attachment A, Los Angeles
County Sheriffs Department Service Level Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of
this Agreement. The City may also request any other service or equipment in the
field of public safety, law, or related fields within the legal power of the Sheriffs
Department to provide. Such other services and equipment shall be reflected in a
revised Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Service Level
Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement under the procedures set forth
in Paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 above.
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3.8 With regard to any public safety equipment requested by the City and set forth on
Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Service Level
Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement, the City shall adhere to the
terms and conditions set forth in Attachment C, Public Safety Equipment Use
Requirements, of this Agreement.
3.9 When a contracted service unit, requiring the procurement of a vehicle at the onset
of service, is deleted from the Service Level Authorization (SH -AD -575), and the
City reinstates said service unit within a 24 -month period, the City will not be
required to procure a vehicle.
4.0 PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT
4.1 For the purpose of performing general law enforcement services under this
Agreement, the County shall furnish and supply all necessary labor, supervision,
equipment, technology, communication facilities, and supplies necessary to
maintain the agreed level of service to be rendered hereunder.
4.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may provide additional resources for the
County to utilize in performance of the services.
4.2.1 All bailments require a separate Bailment Agreement governing the
County's use of the bailed equipment. Such Bailment Agreements shall be
administered at the station level. A bailment is a legal arrangement where one parry
(City) temporarily transfers possession of specific property or assets to another
party (County) to facilitate the provision of certain services.
4.2.2 All donations made by a City to the County will be governed by the
most current Sheriff s Department donation procedures.
4.2.3 The County, through the Sheriffs Department, acknowledges its
obligation to maintain an inventory of all non -vehicle equipment owned by the City
("City Equipment") provided to the County for its use. The inventory shall include,
but not limited to, a detailed description of each item of City Equipment, its serial
number (if applicable), its condition upon receipt, and its location. The County
shall be responsible for regularly updating and maintaining the inventory of City
Equipment, including documenting any changes in the status, condition, or location
of equipment. The inventory shall be kept current and accurate at all times during
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the term of this Agreement. Upon request by the City, the County shall provide
access to the inventory records and facilitate any necessary inspections or audit of
the City Equipment. The County shall cooperate fully with the City in verifying
the accuracy and completeness of the inventory. In the event of loss, damage, or
theft of any City Equipment while under the custody or control of the County, the
County shall promptly notify the City in writing and provide a detailed explanation
of the circumstances surrounding the incident. All inventory records shall be
completed and maintained at the station level.
4.3 When and if both parties to this Agreement concur as to the necessity of
maintaining a law enforcement headquarters or Sheriff's Department substation
within the City which would not normally be provided by the Sheriff's Department,
the City shall furnish at its own cost and expense all necessary office space, and the
Sheriffs Department shall have authority to negotiate with the City regarding
which entity shall pay for furniture and furnishings, office supplies, janitor service,
telephone, light, water, and other utilities.
4.4 It is expressly further understood that in the event a local office or building is
maintained in the City, such local office or building may be used by the Sheriff's
Department in connection with the performance of its duties in territory outside of
the City, provided, however, that the performance of such outside duties shall not
be at any additional cost to the City.
4.5 Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is mutually agreed that in all instances where
special supplies, stationery, notices, forms, and the like must be issued in the name
of the City, the same shall be supplied by the City at its own cost and expense.
5.0 INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 The parties hereto have executed an Assumption of Liability Agreement approved
by the County Board of Supervisors on December 27, 1977, and/or a Joint
Indemnity Agreement approved by the County Board of Supervisors on October 8,
1991. Whichever of these documents the City has signed later in time is currently
in effect and hereby made a part of and incorporated into this Agreement as if set
out in full herein.
5.2 The parties hereto have also executed a County -City Special Indemnity Agreement
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approved by the County Board of Supervisors on August 25, 2009. This document
is made a part of and incorporated into this Agreement as if set out in full herein.
5.3 In the event the County Board of Supervisors later approves a revised Joint
Indemnity Agreement and the City executes the revised agreement, the subsequent
agreement as of its effective date shall supersede the agreement previously in effect
between the parties hereto.
5.4 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Agreement, the
indemnification term under this section shall be in effect for a period of nine (9)
months, through and including March 31, 2025, with an automatic six-month (6)
renewal thereafter, through and including September 30, 2025 ("Indemnification
Extension'), unless: (a) this section is amended at any time prior to September 30,
2025; or (b) the entire Agreement is terminated earlier, pursuant to Section 7.0 of
this Agreement. If the parties continue to perform under the Agreement after the
expiration of the Indemnification Extension without any amendment to this section
in accordance with Section 11.0, then the indemnification term under this section
will be automatically renewed and incorporated herein for the entire duration of
this Agreement.
6.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT
6.1 The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029,
unless sooner terminated or extended as provided for herein.
6.2 At the option of the County Board of Supervisors and with the consent of the City
Council, this Agreement may be renewed or extended for successive periods not to
exceed five (5) years each.
6.3 Nine (9) months prior to the expiration of this Agreement, the parties shall meet
and confer in good faith to discuss the possible renewal or extension of this
Agreement pursuant to Paragraph 6.2 above. The parties shall reach an agreement
as to the terms of any renewal or extension period no later than six (6) months prior
to the expiration of this Agreement. Absent mutual agreement by the parties within
that time frame, this Agreement shall expire at the conclusion of the then -existing
term.
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7.0 RIGHT OF TERMINATION
7.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement as of the first day of July of any year
upon notice in writing to the other party of not less than one hundred eighty (180)
calendar days prior thereto.
7.2 Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the City may terminate this
Agreement upon notice in writing to the County given within sixty (60) calendar
days of receipt of written notice from the County of any increase in the rate for any
service to be performed hereunder, and in such an event this Agreement shall
terminate sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the City's notice to the County.
7.3 This Agreement may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, by either
party upon written notice given to the other party at least one hundred eighty (180)
calendar days before the date specified for such termination.
7.4 In the event of a termination, each party shall fully discharge all obligations owed
to the other party accruing prior to the date of such termination, and, except as
otherwise provided herein, each party shall be released from all obligations which
would otherwise accrue subsequent to the date of termination.
7.5 In the case of termination of this Agreement, the Sheriff will provide only such
duties as are required by law.
8.0 BILLING RATES
8.1 The City shall pay the County for the services and equipment provided under the
terms of this Agreement at the billing rates set forth on Attachment B, Contract City
Law Enforcement Services and Equipment Master Rate Sheet, of this Agreement,
as established by the County Auditor -Controller.
8.2 The billing rates set forth on Attachment B, Contract City Law Enforcement
Services and Equipment Master Rate Sheet, of this Agreement shall be readjusted
by the County Auditor -Controller annually effective July 1 of each year, published
by the County, and attached hereto as an Amendment to this Agreement, to reflect
the cost of such service in accordance with the policies and procedures for the
determination of such rates as adopted by the County Board of Supervisors.
8.3 The City shall be billed at the current fiscal year's billing rates based on the service
level provided within the parameters of Attachment A, Los Angeles County
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Sheriff's Department Service Level Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this
Agreement.
8.4 The billing rates for other services and equipment requested pursuant to Paragraph
3.7 of this Agreement and not set forth on Attachment B, Contract City Law
Enforcement Services and Equipment Master Rate Sheet, of this Agreement shall
be determined by the County Auditor -Controller in accordance with the policies
and procedures established by the County Board of Supervisors and then set forth
and published on a revised Attachment B, Contract City Law Enforcement Services
and Equipment Master Rate Sheet, of this Agreement.
9.0 PAYMENT PROCEDURES
9.1 The County, through the Sheriffs Department, shall render to the City, after the
close of each calendar month, a summarized invoice which covers all services
performed during said month, and the City shall pay the County for all undisputed
amounts within sixty (60) calendar days after date of the invoice.
9.2 If such payment is not delivered to the County office which is described on the
invoice within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of the invoice, the County is
entitled to recover interest thereon. For all disputed amounts, the City shall provide
the County with written notice of the dispute including the invoice date, amount,
and reasons for dispute within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the invoice.
The parties shall memorialize the resolution of the dispute in writing. For any
disputed amounts, interest shall accrue if payment is not received within sixty (60)
calendar days after the dispute resolution is memorialized.
9.3 Interest shall be at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum or any portion thereof,
calculated from the invoice due date, or in the case of disputed amounts, calculated
from the date the resolution is memorialized.
9.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of California Government Code Section 907, if
such payment is not delivered to the County office which is described on said
invoice within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of the invoice, or in the case
of disputed amounts, from the date the resolution is memorialized, the County may
satisfy such indebtedness, including interest thereon, from any funds of the City on
deposit with the County without giving further notice to the City of the County's
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intention to do so.
10.0 NOTICES
10.1 Unless otherwise specified herein, all notices or demands required or permitted to
be given or made under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be hand
delivered with signed receipt or mailed by first class registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to the parties at the following addresses and to the
attention of the person named. Addresses and persons to be notified may be
changed by either party by giving ten (10) calendar days prior written notice thereof
to the other party.
10.2 Notices to the County shall be addressed as follows:
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
Contract Law Enforcement Bureau
Attn: Unit Commander
211 W. Temple Street. 7`' Floor
Los Angeles, California 90012
Phone #: 213-229-1647
10.3 Notices to the City of shall be addressed as follows:
City of
Attn:
Address:
Phone #:
11.0 AMENDMENTS
11.1 Except for changes pursuant to Paragraphs 8.2 and 8.4 of this Agreement, all
changes, modifications, or amendments to this Agreement must be in the form of a
written Amendment duly executed by the County Board of Supervisors and an
authorized representative of the City.
11.2 Notwithstanding Paragraph ILL above, the Sheriff or his designee is hereby
authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, any Amendments and/or
supplemental agreements referenced in Sections 3.0, 4.0, and 9.0 of this Agreement.
11.3 In accordance with Paragraphs 8.2 and 8.4 of this Agreement, the Sheriff or his
designee is hereby authorized to publish, on behalf of the County, the annual
revised Attachment B, Contract City Law Enforcement Services and Equipment
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Master Rate Sheet, of this Agreement. The revised Attachment B, Contract City
Law Enforcement Services and Equipment Master Rate Sheet, of this Agreement
shall serve as an Amendment to this Agreement, but shall not require the signature
of either party.
12.0 AUTHORIZATION WARRANTY
12.1 The City represents and warrants that the person executing this Agreement for the
City is an authorized agent who has actual authority to bind the City to each and
every term, condition, and obligation of this Agreement and that all requirements
of the City have been fulfilled to provide such actual authority.
12.2 The County represents and warrants that the person executing this Agreement for
the County is an authorized agent who has actual authority to bind the County to
each and every term, condition, and obligation of this Agreement and that all
requirements of the County have been fulfilled to provide such actual authority.
13.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including Attachment A, Attachment B, and Attachment C, and any
Amendments hereto constitute the complete and exclusive statement of understanding of
the parties which supersedes all previous agreements, written or oral, and all
communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No
change to this Agreement shall be valid unless prepared pursuant to Section 11.0,
Amendments, of this Agreement.
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MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND CITY OF ROSEMEAD
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County of Los Angeles, by order of its Board of
Supervisors, has caused this Agreement to be executed by the Sheriff of Los Angeles County, and
the City has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative, on the
dates written below.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
ROBERT G. LUNA
Sheriff
Date
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
By:
BEN KIM
City Manager
Date
ATTEST:
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWYN R. HARRISON RACHEL RICHMAN
County Counsel CITY ATTORNEY
By: By:
Principal Deputy County Counsel
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Attachment A & B
Per Section 3.4, a new Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department Service Level
Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement shall be authorized and signed annually by
the City and the Sheriff or his designee effective each July 1, and attached hereto as an Amendment
to this Agreement.
Per Section 3.5, should the City request a change in the level of service other than pursuant to the
annual July I readjustment, a revised Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
Service Level Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement shall be signed and authorized
by the City and the Sheriff or his designee and attached hereto as an Amendment to this Agreement.
Per Section 8.2, the billing rates set forth on Attachment B, Contract City Law Enforcement
Services and Equipment Master Rate Sheet, of this Agreement shall be readjusted by the County
Auditor -Controller annually effective July 1 of each year, published by the County, and attached
hereto as an Amendment to this Agreement, to reflect the cost of such service in accordance with
the policies and procedures for the determination of such rates as adopted by the County Board of
Supervisors.
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Attachment C
PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT USE REQUIREMENTS
1.0 TRANSFER OF PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 The County, through the Sheriff's Department, hereby transfers the public safety
equipment set forth on Attachment A, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Service Level Authorization (SH -AD 575) Form, of this Agreement ("Equipment")
for the exclusive use of the City during the term of the Agreement.
2.0 USE OF EQUIPMENT
2.1 The City may use the Equipment for any lawful purpose, including use in connection
with public safety activities in all areas under the City's jurisdiction.
2.2 The City shall not use or operate the Equipment in violation of any federal, state, or
local law, rule, regulation, or ordinance.
2.3 The Equipment shall not be used or operated as follows:
2.3.1 In a manner subjecting the Equipment to depreciation above the normal
depreciation associated with public safety use; and/or
2.3.2 For an illegal purpose or by a person under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.
3.0 SAFEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
3.1 The City shall exercise due care for the safekeeping of the Equipment during the
term of the Agreement.
3.2 The City shall ensure that the Equipment is kept in good working order and
condition, shall ensure that the Equipment is scheduled and available to County for
the performance of its regularly scheduled maintenance by the County, and shall
comply in every respect with any manufacturer's/owner's manual that comes with
the Equipment.
3.3 The County shall perform all maintenance and repairs required for the proper
operation of the Equipment. Except as otherwise set forth herein, such maintenance
and repairs are provided in exchange for the City's payment of the annual billing
rates set forth on Attachment B, Contract City Law Enforcement Services and
Equipment Master Rate Sheet, of the Agreement. The City has the right to inspect
said Equipment prior to acceptance of the Equipment following maintenance and
repairs by the County.
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3.4 Maintenance and repairs provided by the County under the Agreement may be
performed by the County, its third party vendors, and/or the manufacturer of the
Equipment.
3.5 The County shall assume responsibility for ensuring that the Equipment has been
inspected or otherwise tested in accordance with the laws of the State of California
and the United States prior to use by the City.
3.6 The City shall inspect the Equipment upon initial delivery and return from County
following maintenance and repair, and, by acceptance thereof, finds the Equipment
in good working order and condition.
3.7 The Equipment shall be maintained and repaired solely by the County. The City
and any of its third party vendors are prohibited from performing any maintenance
and repairs on the Equipment.
3.8 All regularly scheduled maintenance shall be performed by the County, and the
City shall timely present the Equipment to the County for the performance of
regularly scheduled maintenance at the direction of, and in accordance with the
policies and procedures of, the Sheriffs Department's Communications and Fleet
Management Bureau. The Sheriff's Department shall make every effort to perform
any maintenance in a timely manner.
3.9 Any Equipment requiring maintenance and repair by the County for any extended
length of time, as determined by the Sheriffs Department's Communications and
Fleet Management Bureau, will make best efforts to provide a temporary
replacement piece of Equipment if such extended time exceeds or is projected to
exceed sixty (60) calendar days. All terms and conditions set forth herein shall
apply to the City's use of any temporary replacement Equipment provided by the
County. The County shall not be responsible for any damages or liability resulting
from the City's loss of use of the Equipment during the performance of maintenance
and repair services by the County.
4.0 INSPECTION BY COUNTY
4.1 The County shall have the right to inspect the Equipment, immediately upon request
by the County, at any time during the term of the Agreement. The City shall provide
the County with such operating, and other information, or copies of any such
records maintained by the City with respect to the Equipment, as the County or any
government agency may require from time to time.
5.0 TITLES
5.1 The County shall retain ownership of the Equipment used by the City during the
term of the Agreement. Legal title to the Equipment is, and shall, at all times,
remain in the name of the County. The Equipment shall not be transferred or
delivered by the City to any persons other than the County without the County's
prior written consent.
6.0 INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 The City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County from any and
all liability, losses, or damages the County may suffer and from any claims,
demands, costs, or judgments against the County arising out of City's use or
operation of the Equipment. This indemnification does not extend to (1) any
liability resulting from inherent defects or malfunctions in such Equipment related
to manufacturer's acts or omissions, or (2) negligent or wrongful maintenance or
repair of the Equipment provided by the County.
RISK OF LOSS
7.1 The City shall assume all risk of loss to the Equipment from the time it is delivered
by the County to the City, and inspected and accepted by the City, until (1) the
Equipment is returned to the County upon expiration or termination of the
Agreement, or (2) the County regains temporary possession of the Equipment for
purposes of providing maintenance and repair.
7.2 Upon inspection/acceptance of the Equipment, the City shall be responsible for any
and all damage to the Equipment, except those damages resulting from (1) inherent
defects or malfunctions in such Equipment related to manufacturer's acts or
omissions, or (2) the negligent or wrongful maintenance or repair of the Equipment
provided by the County.
7.3 In the event of damage to the Equipment or the Equipment is in need of repair, the
City shall notify the County to that effect and follow such instructions that the
County may provide with respect to repair or disposal of the Equipment. If the
Equipment is lost, stolen, destroyed, or declared to be a total constructive loss
(subject to the County's agreement as to such condition), the City shall properly
notify the County thereof and hold any Equipment for disposal by the County. With
respect to any loss, theft, or destruction of the Equipment, the County and the City
shall negotiate the value for comparable equipment in a condition similar to the
lost, stolen, or destroyed Equipment immediately prior to any such loss. The City
shall reimburse the County for the value of the lost, stolen, or destroyed Equipment.
8.0 BILLING RATES
8.1 As further discussed in Section 8.0, Billing Rates, of the Agreement, the City shall pay
the County for the use of the Equipment provided under the Agreement at the annual
billing rates set forth on Attachment B, Contract City Law Enforcement Services and
Equipment Master Rate Sheet, of the Agreement, as established by the County Auditor -
Controller.
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Attachment B
Contract City Rates Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Letter
FFICE OF THE SHERIFF
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COUNTY OF LosANGELES
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ROBRRT G. SHERIFF
May 22, 2024
All City Managers
All Contract Cities
Dear City Managers,
CONTRACT CITY RATES FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
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The Auditor -Controller has recently approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 law
enforcement contracting cost model. This annual rate renewal process has
officially resulted in a 3.44% increase in the cost of a Deputy Sheriff Service Unit
for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the rate increase for a Bonus -I Deputy
will be 3.73% and a Sergeant will be 3.17%. A negotiated employee salary increase
contributed to the rate increase.
The liability surcharge on Sheriff's services will increase to 12.5% (from 12%).
This action was taken based on the review of the annual actuary study, the pro
forma analysis, and the current financial condition of the liability trust fund. As
a resource to you, Contract Law Enforcement Bureau (CLEB) personnel are
available to assist you or your staff with your service level projections and
deployment proposals.
Questions relative to the rate increase should be directed to myself or a CLEB staff
member at (213) 229-1647. Questions concerning the liability surcharge should
be directed to Alexander Smith, Chief Executive Officer, California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority, at (562) 467-8700.
Sincerely,
ROBERT G. LUNA, SHERIFF
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Andrew B. Cruz, Captain
Contract Law Enforcement Bureau
211 WEST TF-% PLE STREET, Los AxGELEs, CALIFORVLA. 90012
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
SER1`CE LEVEL AUTHORIZATION (SH -AD 575)
�`• DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
cy CITY: :`Rosemead FISCAL YEAR: 20242025
Attachment A
EFFECTIVE DATE: 7,'".2024
GENERALLAW TRAFFIC LAW
MOTORTOTAL
TEAM
TOTAL
SERVICE UNIT UNITS
SAD D.B.
DIEP
LEADER
UNITS
PURCHASED EM AM PM EM AM
PM
2,209,740
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DEPUTY SHERIFF SERVICE UNIT
1.000
20.584
6.000
Deputy Sheriff, Non-Relie'l
1.00 1 1.00
1.00
Deputy Sheriff, 56 -Hour Unitl
12.00 12.r_2 3.00 4.00 1.0D 1.00
1.00
12.00
Special Assignment Deputy, Non-
6.00
6.00
6.00
Retie
GRANT DEPUTY UNIT
Grant Motor Deputy, Non-Reliel 1.00
1.00
1.00
Routine City Helicopter Agreement
YES[:]
NO❑
License Detail - Business & Renewal Applications
YES[:]
NO[]
License Detail - Acts on Violations Observed within the City
YES❑
NO❑
Supplemental Services
YESYES[]NO❑
rOher
TE: Ucense Detail is billed on an hourly basis and billed monthly as service is provided.'
Lieutenant
1,789 1,789
107,340 107,340
1.000 1 1.000
Bonus Deputy
Motor Deputy
Deputy
SAD
0
1,789
36,829
10,734
0
.107,390
2,209,740
644,040
0.000
1.000
20.584
6.000
SSO I LET/CSNCA/PCO I Clerical
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.000 O.D00 0.000
Agreement
City Official:
Unit Commander:
DRAFT ROSEMEAD FY 2024-2025 OR SIGNATURE
CITY:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Attachment A
SERVICE LEVEL AUTHORIZATION (SH -AD 575)
PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Rosemead FISCAL YEAR: 2024-2025
!MDC Type SEWCE CODE 1 1 1 RATE 1 TOTAL COST
C Data & Mainterance Only i 595 1,00 5 1,790.00
MDC 5 1,780.0
rRLW,Ith In SERVICE # 1 RATE 5,000 001 $
TOTAL COST
LPR System
3,d Year 3.00 S 15,000 00�
Total Public Safety Equipment Cost: 16,780.00
DRAFT ROSEMEAD FY 2024-2025 NOT FOR SIGNATURE
CONTRAC'1'.L�W ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
MASTER RATE SHEET
Attachment B
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
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Liability Rate: 12.5%
Deputy Sheriff Service Unit Rates
Deputy Sheriff, Non -Relief
$
335,385.00
310
Deputy Sheriff, 40 -Hour Unit
$
368,924.00
306
Deputy Sheriff, 56 -Hour Unit
5
516,493.00
307
Deputy Sherif, 7D -Hour Unit
$
645,616.00
308
Special Assignment Deputy, Non -Relief
$
335,385.00
278
Catalina Deputy, Non -Relief
$
334,861.00
324
Deputy Sheriff Service Unit (Bonus) Rates
Rank / Refief Factor
Deputy Sheriff, Bonus I, Non -Relief
i$
Annual Rate Ser%nce Code
361,026.00 305
Deputy Sheriff, Bonus I, 40 -Hour Unit
$
397,128.00 301
Deputy Sheriff, Bonus I, 56 -Hour Unit
$
555,980.00 302
Deputy Sheriff, Bonus 1, 70 -Hour Unit
Is
694,975.00 303
Growth Deputy Unit Rates
Growth Special Assignment Deputy, Non -Relief
5
233,680.00
204
Growth Deputy Generalist, Non -Relief
$
233,680.00
335
Growth Deputy Generalist, 4U -Hour Unit
$
272,471.00
573
Growth Deputy Generalist 56 -Hour Unit
$
381,366.00
582
Growth Deputy Generalist, 70 -Hour Unit
$
476,707.00
583
Growth Motor Deputy, Non -Relief
$
252,024.00
424
Growth Deputy Bonus I, Non -Relief
$
254,004.00
336
Gram Depute Unit Rats
Rank / Rdief Factor
Grant Special Assignment Deputy
Annival
$
Rate
233,680.00 1
Servioe Code
12
Grant Motor Deputy, Non -Relief
$
252,024.00 1
422
Grant Deputy Generalist, Non -Relief
$
233,680.00 1
386
Grant Deputy Bonus I, Non -Relief
Is
254,004.00 1
384
SrppkmrlW PoNtlpru Rats
Rank / Relief Factor
Captain, Non -Relief
Annual
$
Rate
457,914.00
Service Code
321
Lieutenant, Non -Relief
$
364,606.00
342
Sergeant, Patrol, Non -Relief
$
389,902.00
631
Sergeant, Supplemental, Non -Relief
$
307,637.00
353
Motor Sergeant, Non -Relief
$
324,341-00
348
Motor Deputy, Non -Relief
$
335,385.00
305A
Watch Deputy, Non -Relief
$
249,796.00
354
Community Services Assistant (w/ veh), Non -Relief
$
84,226.00
325
Community Services Assistant(w/out veh), Non -Relief
$
80,327.00
327
Crime Analyst, Non -Relief
$
166,637.00
329
Custody Assistant, Non -Relief
$
136,462.00
331
Forensic ID Specialist II, Non -Relief
$
206,497.00
356
Information Systems Analyst 1, Non -Relief
$
181,206.00
332
Intermediate perk, Non -Relief
$
89,517.00
338
Law Enforcement Technician (w/veh),Non-Relief
S
123,400.00
340
Law Enforcement Technician (w/out veh), Non -Relief
$
122,440.00
339
Operations Assistant I, Non -Relief
5
118,285.00
343
Operations Assistant ll,Non-Relief
$
146,942.00
344
Operations Assistant III, Non -Relief
$
168,289.00
345
Secretary V, Non -Relief
$
128,003.00
346
Security Assistant, Non -Relief
$
67,750.00
362
Security Officer, Non -Relief
$
105,091.00
347
Senior Information Systems Analyst, Non -Relief
$
237,072.00
334
Station Clerk II, Non -Relief
$
111,495.00
351
Skynight Observer, Non -Relief
$
361,026.00
349
Supervising Station Clerk, Non -Relief
Is
134,799.00
352
ALPR With hutM RON
Equipment
ALPR New Install 1st Year (Syr Program)
Annual
$
Rate
5,000.00
Serwce Code
680
ALPR System 2nd Year
$
5,000.00
680A
ALPR System 3rd Year
$
5,000.00
6808
ALPR System 4th Year
$
5,000.00
68DC
ALPR System 5th Year
S
5,000.00
680D
Annual revised rates shall be readjusted annually per Sections 8.2 and 11.3 of the MLESA. -
Attachment D
Letter of Understanding
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
REGARDING CONTRACT CITIES LIABILITY TRUST FUND
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) provides law
enforcement services to 42 cities in Los Angeles County (Contract Cities) through the
Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement (MLESA). The MLESA is negotiated
every five years, and we are pleased to have reached agreement with the Contract
Cities on a five-year MLESA renewal, effective July 1, 2024. We value our mutual
goal and partnership to keep our communities safe.
During the negotiation of the renewed MLESA, both Contract Cities and the County
of Los Angeles (County) agreed that continued discussions around the MLESA's
indemnification provisions are warranted. The increasing value of legal settlements
and jury verdicts, escalating insurance costs, and other factors have raised concerns
about the potential for exposure to liability at severe or unanticipated levels.
This Letter of Understanding (LOU) sets forth the framework within which the
County and Contract Cities intend to continue discussions around the MLESA's
indemnification provisions. It is not intended, nor shall it be construed, to impose
any monetary or legal duty upon either party.
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this LOU is to memorialize the County's and Contract Cities'
mutual intent to continue to discuss potential changes to the indemnification
provisions contained in Section 5.0 (Indemnification) of the MLESA, and to discuss
funding models and practices with respect to liability costs.
In the renewed MLESA, the parties agreed to maintain the indemnification language
from the prior MLESA for a period of nine (9) months, with an automatic extension
for an additional six (6) months, to allow these continued discussions to take place.
Neither the County nor Contract Cities are committing to any particular resolution or
agreement resulting from these discussions, and this LOU is not enforceable against
either the County or Contract Cities.
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II. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSIONS
The County and Contract Cities intend to discuss the specific topic areas
identified below. These topic areas are described generally so as not to be unduly
prescriptive or limiting. However, the County and Contract Cities do not intend by
this LOU to discuss topic areas outside the reasonable scope of the Assumption of
Liability Agreement, Indemnity Agreement, Special Indemnity Agreement and those
items listed below, and agree that limiting discussion to these topic areas will ensure
that discussions proceed in a focused, orderly, and timely manner.
1. Acts or omissions by LASD employees that will not be considered
"Contract City business" for the purposes of determining whether the LTF
shall pay for resulting litigation costs and liability.
2. Loss control measures to reduce liabilities paid for by the LTF.
3. A formal process to resolve disputes between the County and Contract
Cities over responsibility for certain costs of litigation or liability.
4. Responsibility for the costs to defend LASD employees and punitive
damages awards under certain circumstances, including but not limited
to, when employees are engaged in conduct outside the course and scope
of their employment, illegal or sexual activity or with willful disregard for
the safety of others.
5. Participation by Contract Cities in the selection of attorneys for Priority 1 &
2 cases, as well as discussions of which firms should be on the panel..
6. Defining what constitutes timely notice by the County to Contract Cities'
claims and the ramification of a failure to do so.
7. Litigation cost reduction measures.
g. Addressing the solvency of the LTF.
9. Discuss other fee-for-service models that reflect the County's desire to
fully recover its cost of providing MLESA services in Contract Cities,
including any liability costs, and the Contract Cities' desire to reduce
liability costs associated with the existing MLESA structure.
III. MEETING SCHEDULE AND FORMAT
Within 15 days of the execution of this LOU by all parties, the parties will
mutually agree on a meeting schedule. Meetings will take place no less than monthly,
either in person or virtually. To foster meaningful and productive discussions, the
County and Contract Cities intend to limit their respective number of participants at
each meeting to no more than six (6) representatives each. County representatives
will include, at a minimum, the Chief Executive Office, LASD, and County Counsel.
Contract Cities' representatives will include, at a minimum, Contract Cities Executive
Director, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, and a representative
from the City Managers workgroup. This does not restrict the use of external
professionals to assist in any technical analysis beneficial to the discussions.
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IV.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Signature
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Title:
LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Signature
Name:
Title:
CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
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Signature
Name:
Title:
Date:
Date:
Date:
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