To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Financial Aid Program Agreement FY 2026-2027
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding in an initial amount not to exceed $522,382 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Financial Aid Program, for marine patrol and boating regulation enforcement for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An initial grant amount of $522,382 has been granted by the State. The Office of the Sheriff receives annual funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways that is incorporated in the baseline budget. No county match is required.
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) provides funding to the Office of the Sheriff to maintain the service level of their Marine Patrol Unit on the Delta Waterways. Marine patrol operations cost roughly $2.4 million per year of which DBW has awarded $522,382 for the last fiscal year, and $738,249 for each of the prior five fiscal years. DBW funding provides the ability for more vigilant enforcement of boating regulations.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, it will result in failure to secure State funding, which will cause further reduction in Marine Patrol Services.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
.IN THE MATTER OF Applying for and Accepting the FY 2026-2027 California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Financial Aid Program Agreement,
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Financial Aid Program Agreement; County of Contra Costa shall not allocate funds to any County or public agency within a County unless County of Contra Costa receives a resolution adopted annually by the Board of Supervisors authorizing the County to participate in the program and certifying that the County will expend for boating safety programs during that year not less than an amount equal to 100 percent of the amount received by the County from personal property taxes on vessels. The money allocated to a County pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be used only for boating safety and enforcement programs, as specified in subdivision (b), that are conducted in that County.
1. In the case of a local government agency within a County, a certified copy of the resolution or minute order shall accompany the application for financial aid from the local government entity, as well as a certified copy of the resolution or minute order from its County Board of Supervisors, authorizing the agency to participate in the program.
2. The resolution or minute order shall:
A. Authorize the chairperson or designated agency representative, to sign the application and contract.
B. Authorize the chairperson, or designated agency representative, to sign the department’s form for each reimbursement claim.
C. Authorize the County Auditor to certify the amount of prior year vessel taxes received by the County.
3. The department may deny the application if the applicant agency fails to provide the above referenced information or data. Additionally, 100% of the vessel taxes will be committed to the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors: Authorizes the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff, or Chief of Management Services, to sign the application, contract, and County of Contra Costa form for each reimbursement claim; authorizes the County Auditor-Controller to certify the amount of prior year vessel taxes received by County of Contra Costa. And on behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, an action necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance including Agreement modifications and extensions provided by California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Financial Aid Program Agreement.