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Rescind Resolution No. 2018-243 regarding the Sheriff’s boating safety programs; and Adopt an amended resolution adding State mandated language specifying that not less than 100 percent of the amount received by the County in FY2019/20 from personal property taxes on vessels will be expended solely on boating safety programs
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Sheriff recommends that the Board of Supervisors rescind Resolution No. 2018-243 regarding the Sheriff’s boating safety programs and adopt an amended resolution adding State mandated language specifying that not less than 100 percent of the amount received by the County in FY2019/20 from personal property taxes on vessels will be expended solely on boating safety programs.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On December 11, 2018 the Board-approved Resolution No. 2018-243 approving participation in the FY2019/20 Boating Safety and Enforcement (BSE) Financial Aid Program administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW). Since our submission, the DBW has issued letters to applicants requiring additional language pursuant to Harbors and Navigation Code Section 663.7 be included in all Board-approved resolutions. The added language reflects a technical correction to the original resolution certifying that the County will expend for boating safety programs during the year of participation not less than an amount equal to 100 percent of the amount received by the County from personal property taxes on vessels. Although this language was not included in prior annual resolutions, the County Auditor-Controller certified an estimated personal property tax amount for inclusion in the County’s application. The prior resolutions were in accordance with the statute and accepted by the DBW. This has been past practice that has been followed for years. The Sheriff’s Office now requests that the Board approve the amended resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
California Harbors and Navigation Code section 663.7 requires that the County first expend all funds received from personal property taxes on recreational boats registered in the County on boating safety and enforcement activities before receiving financial aid from the State. The Solano County Sheriff’s Office is eligible to receive $317,133 in BSE Financial Aid Program funding for FY2019/20 provided the Board approves the amended resolution. Without State BSE Financial Aid Program funding, the Sheriff’s Office would need increased County General Fund contribution to continue providing citizens with the current level of services.
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt the new resolution; however, this alternative is not recommended as it would result in the disqualification of the County’s application and the loss of $317,133 in grant funding necessary to offset costs for the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol activities related to boating safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION