Council adopts amendment to San Bernardino County sheriff contract; staff cites 6.3% negotiated increase

The Victorville City Council on Nov. 18 voted unanimously to approve the 50th amendment to law enforcement contract No. 94-909-AD-55 and adopted Resolution No. 25-080 to amend the FY 2025–26 budget for additional revenues tied to the contract change.

City staff explained the amendment memorializes results of labor negotiations affecting San Bernardino County Sheriff deputies; staff said the memorandum of understanding produced an estimated 6.3% increase in the cost of service compared with the current contract, but that the city had budgeted conservatively earlier in the year (about 10% above the prior‑year contract) so no additional general fund appropriation on the expense side is required. “We did, in fact, believe that there would be an impact to the overall cost of service … recognizing about a 6.3 [percent] cost increase,” Mr. Metzler said.

Staff also said the city will pass proportionate cost increases through to contract partners who receive extended services (for example, the Mall of Victor Valley and the Victor Elementary School District), and that additional revenue appropriations will be made accordingly. Deputy City Manager Tony Camargo and Captain Jerry Davenport of the sheriff’s station were identified as available for questions.

Councilmember Godin moved and Councilmember Irving seconded the motion to adopt staff recommendations; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call (Godin: Yes; Irving: Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Herriman: Yes; Mayor Becerra: Yes).