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Committee discusses funding extra ranger hours for peak events; decision tabled for June
Summary
Committee members reviewed a sample MOU proposing additional ranger hours for busy periods (examples cited: $28,000 for six months at 8 hours/week) and discussed alternative enforcement under Title 17; the committee decided to gather more information and revisit the proposal at the June meeting.
Andrea Brand raised a proposal drawn from a sample MOU (shared by Brody Young) suggesting the committee could fund additional state ranger hours for high-use periods such as Jeep Safari. Brand said Brody suggested "$28,000 for 6 months, of 8 hours extra a week for a law enforcement ranger" as an initial figure; she also later noted a counterproposal that would reduce coverage to 17 weeks at 8 hours and lower the cost to about $20,000.
Staff and members recommended exploring alternatives before committing funds. Kristin Hoffine suggested the committee consider using Title 17 enforcement mechanisms and the sheriff's office, which could reduce costs. The committee agreed to table any vote and requested that Brand (and staff) follow up with the sheriff, refine options, and return with information at the June meeting.
