Commissioners adopt resolution retaining $131,007.77 in County Vessel Fund for sheriff rescue equipment

Jefferson County commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2025‑5 on Jan. 6, 2025, authorizing retention of surplus funds in the County Vessel Fund totaling $131,007.77 for equipment and repairs requested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office requested the retention to buy two dry suits, associated masks and hardware, replacement throwbags and other rescue gear, a rescue board, adaptation hardware for personal watercraft to function in low water, and an insulated boat shed (staff described the need to avoid renting winter storage for inboard boats). The resolution notes the funds are surplus from fiscal year 2024 and will be used for the specified public‑safety purposes.

A commissioner read the resolution into the record, a motion to approve was made and seconded, and the board voted in favor on a roll call. The chair signed the resolution during the meeting. The resolution includes certification language that the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners is authorized to execute the document and that the funds will be expended for the listed purposes.

— Ending: The sheriff’s office will proceed with procurement for the items described in the retention request; the resolution authorizes staff to complete required accounting and notify the State Parks/County Vessel Fund administrator as needed.