To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Authorization to Release Funds from the County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund to Host the 22nd Annual Fall Forum
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fish and Wildlife Committee to host the 22nd annual Fall Forum event for law enforcement agencies to discuss fish and wildlife conservation and enforcement of fish and wildlife regulations in Contra Costa County.
2. AUTHORIZE and REQUEST the Auditor-Controller to release an amount not to exceed $2,500 from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund to offset costs of the event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. A portion of the fines collected from violations of fish and game regulations in the County is deposited in the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund (Fund), which as of July 2, 2024, had a current available balance of $513,857.45. State law defines how money in this fund may be spent. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for authorizing specific expenditures. The recommended expenditure is for the purpose of education and outreach on wildlife protection issues, which is consistent with the criteria for expenditures established by the State Law. Donations of items and time have also been obtained to help defray the cost of the Fall Forum.
BACKGROUND:
The Fish and Wildlife Committee (Committee) is charged with advising the Board of Supervisors on issues related to the enforcement of regulations protecting fish and wildlife. The Committee regularly engages in discussions with law enforcement agencies on the challenges and needs for protecting wildlife resources from illegal activities. The annual Fall Forum, hosted by the Committee, is a successful venue for improving the coordination of enforcement issues and for providing information on the value of fish and wildlife resources in the County. The first Fall Fo...
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