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2 <br /> expenses for FY 2019-20 would be pro-rated based on a commencement date of November 11, <br /> 2019, and both the Sheriff and Eno River Academy would have the option at the beginning of <br /> each future fiscal year to approve, amend or discontinue the associated Services Agreement <br /> Contract. <br /> The SRO would maintain the same training and certification requirements as apply to all other <br /> certified law enforcement officers in the Sheriff's Office and would be qualified to provide law <br /> enforcement services in a manner consistent with customary law enforcement standards and <br /> practices. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County. The funding of the 1.0 FTE <br /> Deputy Sheriff I (School Resource Officer) position will be paid in its entirety by A Public School <br /> of Choice, Inc., dba Eno River Academy. The annual salary for the position is $39,978, with a <br /> total annual salary and benefits of $59,039. In addition, the Academy will cover the annual cost <br /> of the SRO's equipment and vehicle-related costs of $11,030, for a total of $70,069. For FY <br /> 2019-20, these annual amounts will be prorated based on the commencement date of <br /> November 11, 2019, at an estimated cost of $49,632. Pending Board approval of the creation of <br /> the position, and with each subsequent fiscal year approval of the Services Agreement Contract, <br /> the total position costs, as well as the offsetting revenue from Eno River Academy, would be <br /> included in the Sheriff's Office annual budget. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider: <br /> 1) Creating a 1.0 FTE Deputy Sheriff I Position in the Orange County Sheriff's Office for <br /> Assignment to Eno River Academy; and <br /> 2) Contingent upon the Board's creation of the FTE Position, approve Budget Amendment <br /> #2-A and the acceptance of offsetting revenue to cover the pro-rated costs of the position <br /> for November 11, 2019 through June 30, 2020. <br />