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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign and execute Grant Agreement C23L0608 with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, in the amount of $18,675 for the purchase of various Boating Safety Equipment for patrolling various waterways within the County prior to September 30, 2024.
FUNDING: Division of Boating and Waterways Equipment Grant.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The State of California Division of Boating and Waterways provides the Sheriff’s Office 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 of the boat patrol program.
This grant cycle the State has awarded the Sheriff’s Office funding toward the purchase of Handheld GPS Navigators, Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars, Marine Thermal Handled Cameras, and first aid kits.
Upon acceptance of this funding, the Sheriff’s Office will begin the procurement process for this equipment. The goal is for the Sheriff’s Office to acquire this equipment so that it can be utilized year-round in various bodies of water.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to accept this award, however, the equipment for the boat patrol program would not be purchased or would be purchased with General Fund.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel reviewed and approved the Agreement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact 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 $18,675, with no County matching requirement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Please return a certified Minute Order of this item to the Sheriff’s Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
The purchase of the equipment would provide the Sheriff’s Office the capability to expand resources and strengthen public safety throughout a myriad of potential disasters that can occur on the water.
CONTACT
Undersheriff Bryan Golmitz