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Utah County approves evidence-storage MOU with UTA: $3,000 base, $25 per case up to ~120 cases
Summary
The commission authorized a memorandum with UTA allowing Utah County to store UTA evidence locally; terms discussed include a $3,000 annual base fee and $25 per case, designed to cover up to about 120 cases, with additional charges and time-and-a-half wages for on-scene work.
Utah County commissioners on Oct. 16 approved a memorandum of understanding with the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to store UTA evidence in Utah County facilities.
Deputy or sheriff's office staff explained the operational terms, saying the agreement contemplates a $3,000 base payment per year and $25 per case, with the base meant to cover roughly 120 cases; additional cases would be billed at $25 each. Staff noted they will not accept certain items because of storage limitations, and either party may terminate the agreement if problems arise. Commissioners asked whether equipment wear and tear or other overhead were covered; staff said $25 per case and the base fee are intended to cover intake overhead, supplies and minor costs, while time-and-a-half billed for on-scene work covers wages only.
Commission discussion focused on avoiding subsidization by county taxpayers, ensuring equipment-use costs are accounted for and confirming that the proposed fee structure is sufficient. Staff said the arrangement will reduce the need for UTA to transport evidence to Salt Lake for court and will produce operational benefits for both UTA and the county. The commission voted to approve and authorize execution of the memorandum with a corrected date.
Next steps: the chair will sign the MOU with an updated date; staff will finalize language about equipment use and on-scene cost accounting if necessary.
