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 2024-2025
?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, including contract amendments and extensions, pursuant to the grant guidelines, with the California Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant, with an initial allocation of $372,600 for the abatement of abandoned vessels and the vessel turn-in program on County waterways, for the initial period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in an initial revenue of $372,600 and will be funded 90% by State funds and 10% by County in-kind match.
BACKGROUND:
The California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is prepared to award the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange grant to the Office of the Sheriff to assist 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.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action on this request will result in the loss of State funding designed to significantly increase the safety and security of persons and property on the waterways withing Contra Costa County.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF Applying for and Accepting the FY 2024/2025 California Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant.
WHEREAS, the County of Co...
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