Napa County Sheriff SWAT, Canine and Search and Rescue Training at Lake Madigan and Lake Frey

The City of Vallejo is facilitating monthly training sessions for the Napa County Sheriff’s Office and Vallejo Police Department at Lake Madigan and Lake Frey in Solano County, California, through December 2026. These sessions are designed to enhance the operational proficiency of SWAT teams, canine units, and Search and Rescue personnel in terrain navigation, tactical movement, and ropes-based search scenarios, with activities occurring once or twice per month. The project is classified as a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15304(e) due to its minimal environmental impact, as no physical alterations to land or topography are planned, and training is confined to existing open areas without tree removal or infrastructure development. The City of Vallejo serves as the lead agency and project applicant, with Cesar Orozco acting as the primary point of contact for planning and coordination. Financial transactions related to environmental compliance, including fees paid to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, have been processed and documented, with the project qualifying for a fee exemption based on its status as a local public agency action. No formal contract line items, pricing data, or monetary value are specified, as the arrangement is framed as a cooperative interagency training initiative rather than a traditional procurement. Training performance is measured through consistent execution of field exercises rather than through formal reporting or certification standards. Environmental compliance is ensured through the filing of a Notice of Exemption and supporting documentation, with no indication of federal contracting mechanisms, electronic invoicing systems, or defined inspection protocols beyond compliance with CEQA. The project leverages existing public land resources without requiring new construction, equipment procurement, or subcontracting, and operates under a government-to-government framework with no private contractor involvement.