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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant Project Agreement No.G14-03-07-L01 award in the amount of $117,617 with the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the term July 8, 2015 through July 7, 2016.
FUNDING: California Dept of Parks and Recreation OHV Grant Funds $117,617, and $39,210 in SMUD funds for the 25% required match.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Sheriff’s office recommends that the Board accept the award and authorize the Sheriff to sign the Grant documents to receive these funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for operating costs for law enforcement of the County’s OHV trails.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Since 2009, the Sheriff's Office has been applying annually for the grant funding to offset the costs to patrol the Rubicon Trail. The grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation provides 75% of the operating costs, and the County is responsible for a 25% match.
Recently, the Sheriff's Office received notification of the grant award from the California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $117,617.00. Law enforcement salary and benefits, as well as general operating expenses for law enforcement on the Rubicon Trail are eligible project costs under this grant. The 25% County Match is funded through the use of SMUD Cooperation Agreement special revenue funds which has already been included in the Sheriff’s Office budget during the County Recommended Budget process. These funds offset salary, benefits, overtime and operational costs for providing patrol services on the Rubicon Trail during the OHV high season months.
ALTERNATIVES
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel reviewed and approved Grant Project Agreement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Office recommends the Board authorize the Sheriff to sing the OHV grant application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to Net County Cost. The grant funding has been included in the Sheriff’s budget in the Addenda process.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety
CONTACT
Undersheriff Randy Peshon