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Board OKs Army Corps-funded deputy patrols across nine Lane County Corps properties
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved a one-year, fully funded solicitation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cover one deputy position for patrols across nine Corps-managed reservoirs and recreation sites. The contract is 100% Corps-funded and is intended to increase visible patrols and infrastructure protection on remote sites.
The Lane County Board of Commissioners on July 22 approved Order 25072205 to solicit and, if awarded, contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund a one-year deputy position to patrol nine Army Corps properties in Lane County. The motion passed 5-0.
Sheriff DJ Mann told the board the Army Corps has offered to fully fund a deputy position, including startup costs such as a vehicle and equipment, to provide visible patrols and support infrastructure protection at Corps dams, reservoirs and recreation areas across the county. The sheriff—s office described the position as 100% funded by the Corps and noted that the deputy would focus on Corps projects but remain an integrated law-enforcement resource able to respond to other nearby incidents when required.
Details: the order delegates authority to the county administrator to sign the solicitation and subsequent contract if awarded and lists the funding amount at $279,475 for the one-year solicitation. Commissioners and sheriff—s staff discussed operational cooperation and confirmed the deputy could undertake enforcement and public-safety work in the county when needed.
Why it matters: Lane County contains numerous remote Corps recreation sites and dams where proactive patrols can deter thefts, reduce public-safety incidents and provide rapid response to stranded recreators. The contract reduces local budget pressure by using Corps funds to pay for an additional deputy position and startup costs.
Board action: Vice Chair Senegas moved to approve the order; Commissioner Buck seconded. The board approved the solicitation and delegation 5-0.
Next steps: County staff will execute the solicitation and, if awarded, the county administrator is authorized to sign the contract and coordinate deputies with the Corps and county patrol operations.
