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Agriculture Department, on behalf of Fish and Wildlife Commission recommending the Board receive a presentation from the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado County Fish and Wildlife Commission advises the Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to the conservation of Fish, Game and Wildlife. The Commission also makes recommendation to the Board pertaining to the expenditure of Fish and Game Preservation funds and fine revenues. One of the key initiatives of the Commission is the eradication of poaching in El Dorado County. The goals of the Fish and Wildlife Commission include: serving El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the community, encouraging responsible stewardship of EDC’s fish, game and wildlife resources, develop Commission resources to work on past and future projects, encourage cooperative sponsorships & funding, expanding community outreach, i.e., donating refurbished fishing rods and reels, fishing derbies, new project designs, i.e., Family Fishing Days, and monitor relevant legislation and policy.
The Commission is requesting a general fund contribution for the FY 22/23 in the amount of $15,000, for the continuation of fish stocking for the county fishing derbies that were postponed due to the unfortunate circumstances from COVID over the past two years.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could decide not to approve the funding request.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
19-1378, January 28, 2020
19-0539, July 16, 2019
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Caltrans, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Forest Service, United States Fish and WIldlife Services, El Dorado County Agricultural Department, and California Department of Water Resources
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Receive and file the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Fish and Wildlife Commission receives revenue each year from court fines and penalties in amounts that range from $1,200 - $7,300 historically. In addition, the General Fund has provided contributions in amounts ranging from $12,000 to $20,000 in prior years. The FY 2016-17 Budget allocated $20,000 in General Fund to the Commission; no General Fund has been allocated since that year due to sufficient fund balance in the Commission's fund. The Commission has requested $15,000 in General Fund for the FY 2022-23 budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety
CONTACT:
Myrna Tow x6647