REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  1, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Law and Justice-7.

SUBJECT:

State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle grant funds Resolution.

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Anthony Bertain, Lieutenant (530) 245-6075

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Tom Bosenko, Sheriff-Coroner

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a resolution regarding a purchase of search and rescue equipment which: (1) Approves the filing of an Application(s) for an Off-Highway Vehicle Grant or Cooperative Agreement; (2) certifies that this agency understands its legal obligations to the State upon approval of the Grant; (3) certifies that this agency understands the California Public Resources Code requirement that Acquisition and Development Projects be maintained to specific conservation standards; (4) certifies that the Project will be well-maintained during its useful life; (5) certifies that this agency will implement the Project with diligence once funds are available and the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees with the Project Agreement; (6) certifies that this agency will provide the required matching funds; (7) certifies that the public and adjacent property owners have been notified of this Project (as applicable); and (8) appoints the Shasta County Sheriff-Coroner as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to Applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for completion of the Project.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

This is the first year the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has pursued funding from the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division.  The grant proposal is seeking funds for personal safety equipment that will be issued to our staff and our motorized volunteers during search and rescue activities as well as patrol activities.  As part of the application process a resolution must be submitted with the application no later than May 7, 2018.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may choose to not to adopt the resolution.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the resolution as to form.  The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation.    

FINANCING

The cost of the safety equipment will be covered by the grant and require a 5% match by the Sheriff’s Office.  The match can consist of staff time during a search as well as accounting time to process the required billings.  There is no additional General Fund impact.