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Consent-Law & Justice Services # 21.
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| Board of Supervisors |
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator |
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| Subject |
| Approve supplemental agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways for $145,664 in additional grant funding. (No general fund impact) (Prieto) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve supplemental agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways for additional grant funding for 2018-19. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Operational Excellence
Safe Communities |
| 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. The Marine Patrol Section performs the vital function of insuring citizen safety along the recreational waterways located within Yolo County. Having a law enforcement presence on the recreational waterways drastically reduces the potential for fatal boating related accidents. During the 2017-18 season officers conducted 189 safety compliance checks and issued 283 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.
Marine Patrol operations are partially funded with state boating safety grant and local boat property tax revenue. The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office received $322,264 in operational boating safety grant funds for fiscal year 2018-19. However, it is important to note that this award amount has remained constant for several years while operational costs increase due to changes in salary and benefits as well as tax revenue decreases. Therefore, limited funding does not always allow for the immediate replacement or purchase of equipment when needed.
The Department of Boating and Waterways announced they had additional federal funds available for maintenance and equipment, including the purchase of marine vehicles used by boating safety programs. Yolo County has been awarded up to $145,664 to replace their oldest vessel, a 1998, 23-foot Jetcraft patrol boat, which includes the purchase of a trailer, dual band radio, sonar equipment, GPS/radar equipment, and search and rescue equipment. No matching funds are required. It is now being asked that the Board of Supervisors allow the Sheriff’s Office to accept these funds. This fixed asset along with the necessary equipment will be added to the adopted budget for Board of Supervisor approval. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| The Department of Financial Services assisted with including the appropriations in the fiscal year 2018-19 budget. County Counsel has approved the grant agreement as to form. |
| Competitive Bid Process |
| As this is a grant agreement between two government entities, no competitive bid requirement was required. The Sheriff's Office will follow the County purchasing requirements when purchasing goods or services over the $5,000 threshold. |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
| The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant in an amount of up to $145,664 to purchase a new patrol boat to replace their aged 23 foot 1998 Jetcraft Boat, including the purchase of sonar and GPS equipment. This grant is in addition to the $322,264 Boating Safety Grant award received for fiscal year 2018-19. There is no local match requirement. The $145,664 has been included in the FY 2018-19 budget. |
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