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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board adopt Resolution 038-2014 approving the submission of an application to California State Parks, Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Division Grant Program in the amount of $ 219,116 for law enforcement services on the Rubicon Trail.
FUNDING: OHV Grant Funds, and 25% match from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District Upper American River Project Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Special Revenue monies.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $219,116
Budget - Current FY……………
Budget - Future FY………………
New Funding……OHV…………. $164,337
Savings…………………………
Other……SMUD UARP……… $54,779
Total Funding Available………… $219,116
Change To Net County Cost…… 0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
No Change to Net County Cost. 75% of the costs will be met with OHV Grant Funds, and the required 25% match will be from SMUD Special Revenue funds.
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 is once again a safe place for families to enjoy.
On December 18, 2012, the Board created a Special Revenue Fund for the El-Dorado Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Cooperation Agreement funds. The funds were to be used to fund multiple programs on the Rubicon Trail for several County departments. The Sheriff’s Office requested and received these funds to partially offset its Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Rubicon patrol law enforcement activities costs. Once again, the Sheriff’s Office will be requesting SMUD funds through the Sheriff’s FY 2014/2015 budget process.
Reason for Recommendation
Adoption of this Resolution is required for the ...
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