RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/120 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept a California Department of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange grant in the initial requested allocation of $200,000 for the abatement of abandoned vessels and the vessel turn in program on County waterways commencing when the grant is fully executed through the end of the grant funding availability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$200,000; 90% State, 10% County match (Budgeted).
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is prepared to award a Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange grant to the Office of the Sheriff to assist the Sheriff's Marine Patrol with the removal of abandoned vessels and water hazards. The funding provided by this grant will enable the Marine Patrol unit to remove abandoned vessels and identify hazards to vessel navigation in a continued effort to protect life and property on the waterways with Contra Costa County.
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