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Adopt a resolution approving the annual application and participation in the upcoming FY2019/20 Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Grant in the amount of $317,133; and Authorize the Sheriff or his designee to sign the Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Contract, administer the grant and sign associated amendments, operational contracts and reimbursement claims
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Sheriff recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the annual application and participation in the upcoming FY2019/20 Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Grant in the amount of $317,133; and
2. Authorize the Sheriff or his designee to sign the Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Contract, administer the grant and sign associated amendments, operational contracts and reimbursement claims.
SUMMARY:
The Solano County Sheriff's Office operates a highly successful Marine Patrol program. To support the operations of the program, the Sheriff annually applies for grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Grant. The grant funds support boating safety and enforcement activities on the County's waterways. Solano County has received these funds for over 20 years and continues to be eligible because the cost of boating safety and enforcement activities exceeds actual vessel taxes collected by the County. Upon completion of the annual application which includes the attached resolution to be approved by the Board, the Sheriff's Office is eligible to receive $317,133 in funding from DBW for FY2019/20.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Solano County Sheriff's Office is eligible to receive $317,133 from DBW to offset program expenses of the Sheriff's Marine Patrol. ...
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