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Consent-Law & Justice Services # 12.
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| Board of Supervisors |
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator |
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| Approve first amendment to Agreement Nos. 20-31 and 20-32, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Education and Safety, and Law Enforcement Grant agreements between the Sheriff’s Office and the California State Department of Parks and Recreation extending the project performance periods through December 31, 2020. (No general fund impact) (Lopez/Johnson) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve first amendment to Agreement Nos. 20-31 and 20-32, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Education and Safety, and Law Enforcement Grant agreements between the Sheriff’s Office and the California State Department of Parks and Recreation extending the project performance periods through December 31, 2020. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
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Safe Communities |
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| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
Since fiscal year 2009-10, the Sheriff’s Office has received Off Highway Vehicle Grant funding from the State to increase patrol on public and private lands around Cache Creek and regions of habitat restoration due to the ongoing trespassing issues between OHV riders and Yolo County land owners. The Sheriff’s Office has continued to receive State grant funding through the subsequent fiscal years, which has allowed the Sheriff’s Office to augment overtime, purchase equipment and other resources, and attend specific trainings to help establish an OHV enforcement team. The Sheriff’s Office OHV team also provides public outreach and educational opportunities to the citizens of Yolo County who wish to learn more about OHV programs and recreation.
On March 10, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2019-20 OHV Education and Safety Grant Agreement (Agreement No. 20-31). The Sheriff’s Office received $30,466 in OHV Education and Safety grant funds to purchase two ATVs, rescue litters, and trailers to be used for extrications during search and rescue missions. A 35% match of $10,704 was required, which was met with the annual OHV contribution from the Natural Resources Division and in-kind funds already in the Sheriff’s Office Patrol budget.
On March 10, 2020, the Board of Supervisors also approved the fiscal year 2019-20 OHV Law Enforcement Grant Agreement (Agreement No. 20-32). The Sheriff’s Office received $120,358 in OHV Law Enforcement grant funds to purchase a vehicle, safety gear, helmets and fund patrol operations. A 25% match of $40,119 was required, which was met with $28,102 of In-Lieu Gas Tax Funds. The remaining $12,017 was met with in-kind match of already budgeted administrative staff time.
These grants had performance periods extending from December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020. While OHV recreation sites remained open during COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, social distancing requirements impacted the OHV team members’ ability to patrol. In addition, COVID-19 has impacted the Sheriff’s Office ability to purchase and receive all of the grant deliverables by the November 30, 2020 deadline. On October 1, 2020, the Sheriff’s Office requested to amend the grants by extending the performance period to December 31, 2020 in order to fully expend the grant funds. Board of Supervisor approval is now requested for the Amendments. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| County Counsel has approved the attached grant amendments. Purchasing has assisted with the acquisition of fixed assets. |
| Competitive Bid Process |
| The competitive bid process does not apply to this Agenda item. |
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