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C. 83

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:	January 11, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Marine Salvage Services - Redwood Shore Diving, Inc. Contract

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/11/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Chrystine Robbins, 925-655-0008

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 11, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Redwood Shore Diving, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide marine salvage services for the period December 1, 2021 through November 3, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Up to $500,000. Budgeted. Funded by the California Department of Boating and Waterways grant, Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE).

BACKGROUND:

The waterways in and around Contra Costa County have long been used for illegal dumping and sinking of abandoned and derelict vessels of all sizes and types. If these vessels remain in the water, they can become a hazard to safety, navigation, wildlife, and the environment. Additionally, many vessels carry hazardous materials that if discharged can lead to other potential hazards. The occupancy of abandoned vessels in the waterway adversely impact residents, and commercial and recreational boaters in and around Contra Costa County. The Office of the Sheriff's Marine Services Unit utilizes salvers who are specially trained, equipped, and capable of safely removing vessels that may be afloat, aground or submerged.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

In unapproved, the Office of the Sheriff will not be in compliance with the grant funding conditions, and abandoned vessels will not be removed from County waterways therefore posing several potential hazards.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None.