To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Apply for and Accept California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Financial Aid Program Agreement
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept funding in an amount not to exceed $738,249 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 July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An initial grant amount of $738,249 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:
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 $738,249 for each of the past six years. DBW funding provides the ability for more vigilant enforcement of boating regulations.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to secure State funding will result in a 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 2025/2026 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 Boati...
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