RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant from the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways in an amount not to exceed $638,249 for marine patrol and boating regulations enforcement, for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County match. Revenue; up to $638,249, 100% State funds. The Office of the Sheriff receives annual funding from the Department of Boating and Waterways that is incorporated in the baseline budget.
BACKGROUND:
The State of California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) provides funding to maintain the service level of the Office of the Sheriff's Marine Patrol Unit on the Delta Waterways. Marine patrol operations cost roughly $1.5 million per year of which DBW has awarded $638,249 for each of the past four years. For State fiscal year 2013/14, DBW will again fund $638,249. DBW funding provides the ability for more vigilant enforcement of boating regulations.
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