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 s...
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