Consent-Law & Justice Services # 30.
Board of Supervisors
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 10/21/2025
- Brief Title
- Purchase of APX Radios as Part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program
From:
Tom Lopez, Yolo County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, Yolo County Sheriff's Office
Staff Contact:
Matthew Davis, Undersheriff, Yolo County Sheriff's Office, x5395
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Adopt budget resolution in the amount of $73,282 using 2024-25 Homeland Security Grant Funds for the purchase of seven APX dual-band radios, and approve the amendment to the 2025-26 Authorized Equipment List. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Lopez/Davis)
Recommended Action
- Adopt budget resolution to increase the FY 2025-26 Patrol Budget using 2024-25 Homeland Security Grant Funds in the amount of $73,282 for the purchase of seven APX dual-band radios; and
- Approve amendment to the FY 2025-26 Authorized Equipment List allowing the purchase of the equipment.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Reason for Recommended Action/Background
On October 24, 2024, the County received approval for Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program Subaward #202-0088 in the amount of $261,139. As a sub-recipient of Yolo County, the Sheriff's Office was allocated $73,282 to purchase seven APX 8000 dual-band radios. Five of these radios will replace already existing equipment items at the Sheriff's Office, and two will be allotted to the Yolo County Communications Agency.
The dual-band radios are needed to meet the mandatory Project 25 (P25) compliance standards for inter-operation between regional law enforcement and other support agencies, allowing for the Sheriff’s Office to communicate with other agencies during times of emergencies or other natural disasters. We currently utilize a mix of programmable two-way and dual-band radios, but are phasing out the two-way radios as they have become obsolete and will soon be out of compliance because they are not able to be encrypted. An encrypted signal is required in California if staff identify people by name and date of birth via airwave. By replacing the two-way radios with dual-band radios, staff can continue to communicate with other public safety agencies such as West Sacramento, Davis, Sacramento, and other jurisdictions, eliminate inadequacies, and serve the public in a more efficient manner.
These equipment items will be purchased using $73,282 of Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant funds. The decision to purchase the equipment now instead of requesting at mid-year is due to the need to expedite bringing the items online for use. Waiting until mid-year could also potentially eliminate any currently available stock.
Because these items are fixed assets, the Sheriff's Office is also requesting Board authority to amend the 2025-26 Authorized Equipment List.
The dual-band radios are needed to meet the mandatory Project 25 (P25) compliance standards for inter-operation between regional law enforcement and other support agencies, allowing for the Sheriff’s Office to communicate with other agencies during times of emergencies or other natural disasters. We currently utilize a mix of programmable two-way and dual-band radios, but are phasing out the two-way radios as they have become obsolete and will soon be out of compliance because they are not able to be encrypted. An encrypted signal is required in California if staff identify people by name and date of birth via airwave. By replacing the two-way radios with dual-band radios, staff can continue to communicate with other public safety agencies such as West Sacramento, Davis, Sacramento, and other jurisdictions, eliminate inadequacies, and serve the public in a more efficient manner.
These equipment items will be purchased using $73,282 of Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant funds. The decision to purchase the equipment now instead of requesting at mid-year is due to the need to expedite bringing the items online for use. Waiting until mid-year could also potentially eliminate any currently available stock.
Because these items are fixed assets, the Sheriff's Office is also requesting Board authority to amend the 2025-26 Authorized Equipment List.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel has approved the attached resolution as to form. Purchasing will assist with the procurement of the fixed assets.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
The pricing for dual-band radios falls under the HGAC Contract.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 73,282
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 73,282
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- FY 24 Homeland Security
- $73,282
Further explanation as needed:
There is no associated cost to the County by approving the budget resolution and no new general fund or Public Safety Funds are required to purchase the fixed assets. The Sheriff's office was awarded $73,282 in FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant funds as a sub-recipient of Yolo County. The Sheriff’s Office now requests approval of a budget resolution to increase the Patrol Budget by $73,282.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Davis | Matt Davis | 10/03/2025 11:12 AM |
| Tom Lopez | Tom Lopez | 10/06/2025 09:37 AM |
| Financial Services | David Estrada | 10/06/2025 10:07 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 10/06/2025 10:30 AM |
| Berenice Espitia | Berenice Espitia | 10/06/2025 10:44 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Selena Hobbs
- Started On:
- 09/25/2025 02:54 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 10/06/2025