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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign Grant Agreement C20L0611 with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of a boat for patrolling various waterways within in the County prior to November 30, 2021.
FUNDING: 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 cycle the State has awarded the Sheriff’s Office funding toward the purchase of a new boat that will allow for patrol in multiple bodies of water. Upon acceptance of this funding, the Sheriff’s Office will begin the procurement process for a new boat. The goal is for the Sheriff’s Office to acquire a vessel that is be able to be utilized year round in various bodies of water.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar # 20-0066 on 1/28/20 - Grant Agreement C19L0602 for FY 20 Equipment Grant.
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 $100,000, with no County matching requirement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
The purchase of a boat 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