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County administration recommends letter of intent for sheriff’s UH‑60 helicopter; funding from ad valorem reserves suggested
Summary
Administration told the board a UH‑60 (Black Hawk) is available and recommended sending a letter of intent and using ad valorem reserves to lock the unit; commissioners expressed support and asked for a future regular agenda item for procurement steps.
Administrator (Mister Flores) updated the board on a sheriff’s request discussed at the February capital projects workshop: one UH‑60 (Black Hawk) helicopter is available and the sheriff requested a letter of intent or commitment to secure the unit. Flores recommended using ad valorem reserves as the funding source and returning with a budget adjustment later in the year to implement payments.
Commissioners voiced support: Commissioner Doherty said the aircraft would save money and is the type of equipment the sheriff’s office needs, and Commissioner Deutsch emphasized timing (estimated 8–12 months lead time if ordered now). Flores asked for the board’s nod to proceed with a letter of intent; commissioners signaled support and the item will return as a regular agenda matter for formal action and procurement steps.
No binding procurement occurred at the meeting; staff said they would proceed with the letter of intent and bring a formal item back to the commission for approval and budget action.
