Sponsor: Sheriff's Office
Title
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General Contingency Account Fund Transfer
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Recommendation
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Authorize the County Manager to transfer $171,793 from the General Contingency Account to the Sheriff’s Office 2025 budget.
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Background and Rationale
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Between June 14 and June 28, 2025, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office incurred significant unbudgeted costs in response to multiple critical public safety incidents, including the targeted attack on state lawmakers. These events required an immediate and sustained deployment of resources to protect public officials, ensure community safety, and support partner agencies across several high-risk operations and large-scale public events.
The Sheriff’s Office responded as part of a coordinated statewide response. This response included Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team activation, investigative support, protective details, and operational staffing at the State Capitol, Emergency Operations Centers, and public events.
Following these incidents, the Sheriff’s Office is experiencing increasing requests for security services. These realities reflect the changing nature of threats and underscore the continued need for adaptable, responsive services that allows agencies to act quickly and effectively in the face of emerging risks.
Due to the extraordinary and unanticipated nature of these incidents, the associated personnel and operational costs were not included in the 2025 budget. The Sheriff’s Office requests funding from the General Contingency Account to cover expenses incurred during this period. This request also underscores the growing need for flexible, responsive budgeting to meet evolving public safety demands.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no direct racial equity impact associated with this board action. This item is administrative and provides for a transfer of funds from the General Contingency Account.
Community Participation Level and Impact
For this 2025 budget adjustment, the community participation level is to inform. However, there remains opportunities for community to share input on the county’s budget as the 2026-27 biennial budget is finalized. Community input on spending priorities and results are always welcomed and encouraged.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The approved fiscal year 2025 budget did not include specific funding for unforeseen emergency, public safety, and security-related expenses. This action authorizes the transfer of $171,793 from the General Contingency Account to the operating budget to reimburse costs incurred during the target attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in June 2025.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1. 2025 Status of the General Contingent Account