To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution for the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division Grant Program Calendar Year 2023 and Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept and adopt Resolution No.____ (Attachment 1) authorizing the Chair to sign the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle governing body resolution with the California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for the period January - December 2023;
2. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff and Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services to execute all the necessary reimbursement claims and future applications, in the name of the County of Humboldt, required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for participation in the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle;
3. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff and Deputy Director of Deputy Director of Financial and Support Services to execute all the necessary contracts, agreements, and amendments thereto, in the name of the County of Humboldt, and all other documents required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for participation in the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle program with approval from County Counsel, Risk Management and County Administrative Office; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a signed copy of the governing body resolution to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Attention Monika Fridley for submittal to funding agency.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
General Fund (1100-221941)
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has operated an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) program since 2000. The OHV program has provided a Deputy Sheriff position for patrol of both the beach and dunes management area, and the beaches to the north and south where off-highway vehicles are heavily used by the public and create a continuing enforcement problem.
For several years this program has been supported in part by grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, pursuant to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act of 2003. The allocation awarded to HCSO for 2023 equals $102,369.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The grant award requires no additional General Fund contribution. If needed, a supplement budget will be submitted at a later time.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by seeking outside funding sources to benefit Humboldt County needs while enforcing laws and regulations to protect residents.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Department of Parks and Recreation
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could deny the authorization to accept the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle program funds, however, this is not recommended as these funds cover expenses related to the county's off-highway motor vehicle activities. Without this funding HCSO would be forced to curtail or terminate the program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Resolution No._____ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Governing Body Resolution
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
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