To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: California Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant FY 2025/2026
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RESCIND prior Board Action (RES 2025-145) from May 13, 2025, which adopted a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for, and accept grant funding including contract amendments and extensions, pursuant to the grant guidelines, with the California Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) Grant, with an initial allocation of up to $690,145 for the abatement of abandoned vessels on County waterways and surrendered vessels for the period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027; and
ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for, and accept grant funding including contract amendments and extensions, pursuant to the grant guidelines, with the California Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) Grant, with an initial allocation of up to $100,000 for the abatement of abandoned vessels on County waterways and surrendered vessels for the period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in an initial revenue of $100,000 and will be funded 90% by State funds and 10% by County in-kind matching funds (budgeted).
BACKGROUND:
The California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is prepared to award the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) 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 within Contra Costa County.
This Board request is to correct the prior action to reflect the updated initial allocation.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board decide against granting authority to apply for and accept this grant, the negative action will result in the loss of State funding designed to significantly increase the safety and security of persons and property on the waterways within Contra Costa County.
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 2025/2026 California Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant;
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the California Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors: Authorizes the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff, or the Sheriff’s Chief of Management Services, to execute for and on behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any action necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance including grant modifications and extensions provided by the State of California for the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant.