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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board adopt Resolution 038-2013 approving the submission of an application to California State Parks, Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Division Grant Program in the amount of $203,613 for law enforcement services on the Rubicon Trail during Fiscal Year 2013/14.
FUNDING: OHV Grant Funds with a required County match of 25% through the use of Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Upper American River Project (UARP) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) monies.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $271,484
Budgeted…………………………
New Funding……………………. $203,613
Savings……………………
Other………(SMUD) $67,871
Total Funding Available………… $271,484
Change To Net County Cost……|9 9|
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
None. Approval of this recommendation will allow the Sheriff's Office to apply for the grant. If awarded, and depending on the amount of the award, the Sheriff's Office will request Board approval to accept the grant along with the required 25% match through the use of Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Upper American River Project (UARP) Federal Energey Regulatory Commission funds.
Background
The Sheriff's Office has received OHV grant funding since 2001. This funding has allowed for patrols on the Rubicon Trail to address and mitigate several issues over the years. For a period of time, the Rubicon Trail was not a family friendly environment; however, due to increased County 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 approved the use of El-Dorado Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Cooperation Agreement funds to partially offset patrol costs on the Rubicon Trail during Fiscal Year 2012/13.
The Sheriff's Office is proposing to continue using SMUD funds to meet the 25% match requirement of the OHV Grant program in this new g...
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