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Consent-Law & Justice Services # 15.
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| Board of Supervisors Meeting |
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator |
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| Subject |
| Approve annual revenue agreement with the California Department of Boating and Waterways for fiscal year 2015-16 in the amount of $322,264 for Sheriff Boat Patrol services. (No general fund impact) (Prieto) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve annual revenue agreement with California Department of Boating and Waterways (CDBW) for grant funding in fiscal year 2015-16 in the amount of $322,264 to ensure state funds are made available to help maintain boating safety in the County through June 2016. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Preserve and ensure safe and crime free communities
Provide fiscally sound, dynamic and responsive services |
| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
As this agreement is being made between two government entities, action by the Board of Supervisors is required per Government Code 23005. The Sheriff’s Boating Safety Program has been responsible for patrolling all waterways and conducting related search & rescue operations countywide since July 1973. Boat Patrol operations are partially funded with state boating safety grant and local boat property tax revenue. In December of 2014, the Sheriff’s Office submitted its application for financial aid to the Department of Boating and Waterways to help fund the Boat Patrol program. It is now being asked that the Board of Supervisors allow the Sheriff’s Office to accept these funds.
Accepting these funds will allow the Sheriff's Office to continue Boat Patrol operations throughout the 2015-16 fiscal year. The Boat Patrol Division performs the vital function of ensuring citizen safety along the recreational waterways located within Yolo County. This division is operational on a year round basis, but sees a dramatic increase in need for services during the summer months when boating season reaches its peak. Having a law enforcement presence on the recreational waterways drastically reduces the potential for fatal boating related accidents. During the 2013-14 season officers conducted 290 safety compliance checks and issued 575 warnings for unsafe and dangerous boating practices. In addition, over 15 arrests were made for boating while under the influence of alcohol. Other services performed include vessel assistance for disabled boats, search and rescue, and community outreach through educational programs such as life vest instruction. These services would be greatly reduced, if not canceled entirely, if yearly grant funding was not procured. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form. |
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| Source of Funds for this Expenditure |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
The Yolo County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a grant in an amount of up to $322,264; funding is for fiscal Year 2015-2016, therefore no amount has been budgeted as of yet and there is no net variance from budget. Revenue amount has been consistent for several years and there is no local match requirement.
If approved, these funds will be included in the fiscal year 2015-16 budget. |
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