City Council

G. Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Annual Service Level Authorization with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department The City of Rosemead contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department ("LASD") for law enforcement services. The Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement is a standardized 5-year agreement that allows LASD to provide law enforcement services to contract cities. Through the execution of the MLESA, services performed and requested by the City are developed in conjunction with LASD and indicated on an Annual Service Level Authorization Form ("SH-AD 575 Form"). The previous MLESA was approved in June 2019 and will expire June 30, 2024. Each year, the City of Rosemead adopts a SH-AD 575 Form, which provides a detailed breakdown of service levels and costs for each Fiscal Year ("FY"). On May 22, 2024, the City was advised by LASD - Contract Law Enforcement Bureau ("CLEB") that the annual rate renewal process resulted in the following increases, 3.44% for a Deputy Sheriff Service Unit and 3.17% for a Sergeant. Additionally, the liability surcharge will increase by 0.5% from 12% to 12.5%. The finalized FY 2024-25 SH-AD 575 Form has not been provided yet; therefore, staff determined the estimated increase based on the draft provided. Law enforcement service levels are expected to remain the same with 22 funded positions and equipment purchases. The FY 2024-25 cost is estimated to be $10,586,362. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement; and approve the service level authorization for FY 2024-25 and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Staff Report