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Sutter County approves developer-funded staffing, vehicle and fee-credit agreement for Sutter Point project
Summary
The board approved an agreement with Lennar Homes to advance-fund six fire personnel, one deputy sheriff position and a patrol vehicle for the Lakeside at Sutter Point development; county staff said the package helps retain limited-term employees and delays some layoffs while the county seeks long-term solutions for fire funding.
The Sutter County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Lennar Homes of California LLC to provide advanced funding, fee credits and reimbursement for certain urban services at the Lakeside at Sutter Point development.
County Administrative Officer Steve Smith told the board the agreement would fund salaries for six fire personnel at just over $900,000, fund one deputy sheriff position (about $257,000) and cover one sheriff patrol vehicle (about $191,000), including computer build-out and equipment. Smith said the arrangement is a near-term, "win-win" that keeps current limited-term employees on the payroll and saves developers some hiring and training costs.
Developer representative George Carpenter of Wind Communities, working with Lennar, thanked county staff for getting the item on the agenda and said several additional agreements for positions, parks and other improvements are expected in coming months.
Supervisor Baines moved to approve the agreement and Supervisor Zickenmeyer seconded. The board recorded a unanimous roll-call vote.
Supervisors described the funding as temporary relief for fire and patrol staffing while the county continues to pursue permanent funding solutions.
