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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board:
1) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 182-2024 approving the acceptance of grant funds from the California State Parks, Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Division Grant Program in the amount of $146,293 for law enforcement services on the Rubicon Trail and OHV areas within El Dorado County; and
2) Approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign the OHV Grant Project Agreement G25-03-07-L01 in the amount of $146,293 with the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the term October 5, 2024, through October 4, 2025.
FUNDING: OHV Grant Funds of $146,293 and a 25% required match of $48,859 from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District Cooperation Agreement Special Revenue funds for a total of $195,152.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Sheriff's Office has received this grant funding since 2001. This funding has allowed Sheriff's law enforcement to address and mitigate several issues on the Rubicon Trail over the years. For a period of time, the Rubicon Trail was not a family friendly environment; however, due to increased law enforcement presence, users have noticed a positive change in the environment and culture, and the Trail has been a safe place for families to enjoy.
The grant funding is used to fund a portion of a Sergeant position as well as two deputies’ salaries and benefits. Grant funding is also used to purchase equipment and supplies to support law enforcement services on the Rubicon Trail and OHV areas within El Dorado County.
The initial grant application request was for approximately $520,000 to fund the Sheriff’s Office OHV program, but the award amount is for $146,293. Acceptance of these grant funds requires a 25% match, for this grant cycle that amount would be approximately $48,859 for a total of approximately $195,152.
On December 18, 2012, the Board created a Special Revenue Fund for the El Dorado-SMUD Cooperation Agreement funds. The funds were to be used to fund multiple prog...
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