DATE: December 14, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Mims, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
SUBJECT: Retroactive State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Award/Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Off-Highway Grant Award/Project Agreement with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the period of September 6, 2021, through September 5, 2022 ($91,942); and
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2021-22 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Org 3111 in the amount of $30,650 (4/5); and
3. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 37 ($55,500) transferring appropriations within the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Org 3111, from Account 6300 (Overtime) 7025 (Clothing & Personal Supplies), Account 7205 (Maintenance-Equipment) and 7415 (Trans, Travel & Education) to Account 8300 (Equipment) for the purchase of two snowmobiles and a trailer (4/5).
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation has awarded the Sheriff's Office $91,942 in grant funding to fund Deputy Sheriff overtime costs. The grant provides funding to assist in the enforcement of off-road vehicle laws, and to enable Sheriff's Office staff to meet bi-annually with U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) enforcement staff to discuss Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) concerns and issues. These grant monies will enhance the off-road enforcement efforts by dedicating additional staff through the use of overtime. Overtime is recommended, because the grant does not fund a full-time Deputy Sheriff position, and it would be more costly to hire and train an extra-help Deputy Sheriff. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved, the grant award w...
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