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Consent-Law & Justice Services # 13.
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Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator |
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| Subject |
| Approve annual revenue agreement with the California Department of Boating and Waterways for 2021-22 in the amount of $322,264 and adopt resolution authorizing participation in the program. (No general fund impact) (Lopez/Johnson) |
| Recommended Action |
- Approve annual revenue agreement with the California Department of Boating and Waterways (CBDW) for fiscal year 2021-22 in the amount of $322,264 for Sheriff Boat Patrol Services through June 2022; and
- Adopt resolution authorizing participation in the program, Yolo County Sheriff's Office signature authority on program-related documents, and County Auditor authority to certify the amount of prior year vessel taxes received.
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| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
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Safe Communities |
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| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
The Sheriff’s Boating Safety Program has been responsible for patrolling all waterways and conducting related search and rescue operations countywide since July 1973. The Boating Safety Section performs the vital function of ensuring citizen safety along the recreational waterways located within Yolo County. This section is operational on a year-round basis, but sees a dramatic increase in the need for services during the summer months when boating season reaches its peak. Having law enforcement presence on the recreational waterways drastically reduces the potential for fatal boating-related accidents. During the 2019-20 season officers conducted 378 safety compliance checks and issued 150 warnings for unsafe and dangerous boating practices. In addition, six (6) arrests were made for boating while under the influence of alcohol. Other services performed include vessel assistance for disabled boats, ten (10) search and rescue cases, 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.
Marine patrol operations are funded with state operational boating safety grant, local boat property tax revenue, Proposition 172 Public Safety Funds and County General Fund monies. In December of 2020, the Sheriff’s Office submitted its application for financial aid to CDBW to help fund the Boat Patrol program. Accepting these funds will allow the Sheriff's Office to continue Boat Patrol operations throughout the 2021-22 fiscal year. Because this agreement is between two government entities, Board of Supervisors approval is now requested. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| County Counsel has approved the attached agreement as to form. |
| Competitive Bid Process |
| The competitive bid process does not apply to this Recommended Action. |
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| Source of Funds for this Expenditure |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
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The Yolo County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a grant in an amount of up to $322,264. Funding is for fiscal year 2021-22 and the Sheriff’s Office has included such revenue in their budget request pending Board of Supervisors approval. There is no local match requirement.
If approved, these funds will be included in the fiscal year 2021-22 budget. |
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