Recommendation R9
The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities.
Jury report: Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies · PDF page 14
Permanent linkOfficial response
Ferndale City Council, with Police Chief concurrence
Agency plans to implementWill separately identify equipment, maintenance and operator training/certification appropriations.
Read official response · PDF page 3The City distinguishes its existing equipment line from future separately identifiable appropriations during FY 2027–2028 budget preparation. It allows equivalent identifiable appropriations rather than promising each will use an individual line.
- Separately identify specialized equipment, maintenance and required operator training/certification funding after Chief consultation. Owner: Ferndale City Council. Timing: During preparation of the FY 2027–2028 Police Department budget..
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