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C.49

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:	April 19, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2016 Port Security Grant

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/19/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Sandra Brown 925-335-1553

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: April 19, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/329 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept a U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2016 Port Security Grant, in an initial amount of $88,000 for equipment, maintenance and services for the period September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Up to an initial amount of $88,000 in Federal Revenue. The County would be responsible for a match of 25%. CFDA#97.056.

BACKGROUND:

The Sheriff’s Office intends to use 2016 Port Security Grant funding to purchase equipment and pay for maintenance to further enhance the security capabilities established with previous Port Security Grants. The 2016 Port Security Grant funding will provide the Sheriff’s Office and critical facilities with increased reconnaissance, surveillance, and detection capabilities to better respond to potential threats and incidents; fill capability shortfalls and further integrate our capabilities with the U.S. Coast Guard and allied jurisdictions; and provide for the purchase of essential equipment. The initial funding will allow for the Office of the Sheriff to purchase side scan sonars for underwater search and recovery operations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes the critical importance of the Port of Richmond, the petroleum and chemical production and distribution facilities, bridges, and other infrastructure in Contra Costa County. The ports, rails, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure in the vicinity of the littoral plain will benefit from additional security efforts afforded through the 2016 Port Security Grant. The Port of Richmond is ranked number three in the State of California for total trade behind Los Angeles and Long Beach with 24,743,520 tons of cargo each year. The Port ranks number one in liquid bulk and automobile tonnage among Bay Area ports. The County has more than 200 miles of linear coastline that includes waterways that provide access to the Ports of Richmond and Stockton. The commuter bridges of the County carry more than 305,000 automobiles per day. The rail bridge connecting Contra Costa and Solano Counties carry passenger, military cargo, automobiles, and a wide variety of other cargo. The increased capabilities made available through the 2016 Port Security Grant will enable the Sheriff’s Office to provide enhanced security deterrence, patrol and response, and multi-agency coordination necessary to secure critical sites and infrastructure and thus deter attack and protect life, property and prosperity.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Negative action on this request would not allow the Office of the Sheriff Coroner to receive reimbursement from the 2016 Port Security Grant.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None.