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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign Grant Agreement C15L0617 with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways in the amount of $40,665 for the purchase of miscellaneous dive and marine patrol and safety equipment for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016;
2) Approve and sign a Budget Transfer adding $40,665 in State Boating Grant revenue and $40,665 in offsetting expenditures in the Sheriff’s Fiscal Year 2015/16 budget (4/5 vote); and
3) Approve and authorize the addition of a Forward Looking Infrared device in the amount of $15,000, a specialized Dive Helmet in the amount of $8,090, and a Dive Air Control System in the amount of $7,180 to the Sheriff's Fiscal Year 2015/16 Fixed Asset List.
FUNDING: Fiscal Year 2015 Boating and Waterways Equipment Grant.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Sheriff’s Office recommends acceptance and signing of the grant documents in the amount of $40,665 for purchase of various dive gear, marine patrol and safety equipment.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The State of California Division of Boating and Waterways provides the Sheriff with an annual grant for an intervention program on the County's lakes and waterways. As an extension of that program, the State also offers equipment grants for items above-and-beyond the cost of the day-to-day operation.
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel approved the Agreement. After Board approval, the Budget Transfer will need to be signed and forwarded to the Auditor's Office for processing.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Office recommends approval of the grant, budget transfer and increase to fixed assets.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no Change to Net County Cost. The State Division of Boating and Waterways will reimburse El Dorado County for 100% of the costs of the equipment, up to a maximum of $40,665, with no County matching requirement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The grant requires that a certified copy of the Minute Order authorizing the execution be forwarded along with the signed agreement.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety
CONTACT
Undersheriff Randy Peshon