To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Resolution for the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division Grant Program Calendar Year 2027 in the Amount of $75,513 and Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) governing body resolution with the California Department of Parks and Recreation OHV Grant Program for the period of January - December 2027; and
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board, County Administrative Officer, or the Sheriff to execute all the necessary contracts, agreements, and amendments thereto, in the name of the County of Humboldt, required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the OHV Grant Program with approval from County Counsel, Risk Management and County Administrative Office (Attachment 2); and
3. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or Deputy Director of Sheriff’s Financial and Support Services as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all other documents including reimbursement claims and future applications required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division Grant Program; and
4. Approve the supplemental budget in the amount of -$4,227 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (Attachment 3) (4/5 Vote Required); and
5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to email a signed copy of the governing body resolution to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Attention Lucinda Jackson, for submittal to funding agency.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has operated an OHV Program through its Special Services Division 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 OHV Grant Program, pursuant to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act of 2003. As state fuel taxes continue to wind down due to increased electric vehicle (EV) use, the OHV Grant Program has seen a reduction in grant funding available. The grant allocation awarded to HCSO for 2027 equals $75,513. This grant has a 25% match that has been included in the HCSO - Special Services Division FY 2026-27 budget (1100221500).
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
General Fund (1100-221941)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY26-27 |
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Budgeted Expenses 1100221941 |
$75,513 |
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Total Expenditures |
$75,513 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY26-27 |
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State/Federal Funds 1100221941-514067 |
$75,513 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$75,513 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The OHV Grant Program has historically assisted the HCSO in supplementing salary, equipment purchases, training, and equipment maintenance since 2008. In recent years, fuel taxes have continued to wind down as many drivers have transitioned to electric vehicles (EV) reducing OHV Grant Program funding availability.
The HCSO included an estimated OHV Grant Program award of $79,740 in its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 budget (1100-221941) based on past grant award trends. The reduced grant award decreases the FY 2026-27 budget to $75,513. The attached supplemental budget adjusts the budget to actual grant funds awarded.
STAFFING IMPACT:
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Position Title |
Position Control Number |
Monthly Salary Range (1A-E Step) |
Additions (Number) |
Deletions (Number) |
|
Deputy Sheriff II |
2210416B04 |
E |
0 |
0 |
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
Grant funds will supplement .35% FTE to provide OHV patrols during the annual year 2027. There is no additional staffing impact as 1.0 FTE deputy is and has been assigned to OHV patrols with grant funds supplementing the salary since 2008. The .25% FTE (match) has minimal impact on Special Services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Department of Parks and Recreation
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could deny the authorization to accept the OHV Grant Program funding. This is not recommended as these funds cover expenses related to the Humboldt County’s off-highway motor vehicle activities. Without this funding HCSO would be forced to curtail or terminate the program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: OHV G26-2027 Governing Body Resolution
Attachment 2: Draft Award Agreement
Attachment 3: Supplemental Budget
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A