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Daniels County moves to dissolve interlocal policing agreement, shift city funds to new Public Safety Commission
Summary
The Daniels County commissioners approved a stipulation dissolving the interlocal agreement for joint law-enforcement services with the city of Scobby and discussed moving the city’s earmarked contributions into a Public Safety Commission fund, addressing tracking and budgeting implications for sheriff payroll and capital expenses.
Daniels County commissioners voted Jan. 20 to approve a stipulation dissolving the interlocal agreement that had governed joint law‑enforcement services with the city of Scobby and to transition the city’s contract payments to the county’s newly formed Public Safety Commission.
Commissioners were told the city has already taken the necessary steps on its side and is prepared to stop billing the county and instead transfer the earmarked funds to the Public Safety Commission. County counsel Logan confirmed the county can dissolve the interlocal arrangement now that the new commission framework and supporting documents are in place.
Why it matters: commissioners and staff said the change alters how the city’s contribution is tracked and how sheriff payroll is budgeted. Under the current practice, payroll and deputy wages come out of the county general fund; under the Public Safety Commission model, those expenditures could be moved to a distinct public‑safety fund. That shift could complicate short‑term accounting and requires clear reporting so the city can see how its money is spent.
During discussion county staff and the treasurer outlined two practical steps: finish the current fiscal year under the existing billing arrangement while the county establishes a separate public‑safety account, then transition payroll and related expenses into that fund at next budget. Commissioners asked staff to secure a formal commitment from the city on the exact annual amount it intends to transfer and to confirm reporting frequency so the city can trace expenditures.
The board made a motion to approve the stipulation and voted to adopt it; commissioners signed the paperwork to finalize the county’s action. No detailed roll‑call vote was recorded in the transcript; the outcome was recorded as approved by voice vote.
Next steps: county staff will clarify the city’s committed amount, set up a separate public‑safety fund, and coordinate reporting templates with the city and the Public Safety Commission so future transfers and expenditures are trackable.
Provenance: Topic discussed beginning with the item to dissolve the interlocal agreement and public‑safety transfer (transcript SEG 273) and concluded with the board’s motion and signing of the stipulation (SEG 1032–SEG 1040).
