5. County Attorney Case Overview

Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-05-05 · agenda_item

This item concerns a proposed settlement agreement between the County and the Sheriff. The agreement aims to resolve a Circuit Court case and a budget appeal. Under the proposal, the County would provide an additional $3.5 million to the Sheriff's FY 2025-2026 budget. In return, the Sheriff would drop both legal cases and not request more budget changes this fiscal year, unless an emergency is declared. The agreement also includes a $4 million increase to the Sheriff's FY 2026-2027 budget, which the Sheriff would not appeal if funded. This matter is currently under review. The settlement involves financial appropriations and legal resolutions, not physical construction. Businesses that provide legal services could be involved in finalizing this agreement. Early engagement with the county attorney's office may be beneficial.

additional budget appropriation

3.5 million

budget increase

4 million