To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Sheriff's Office Surplus Boat Trailer and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $27,000 for the Purchase of Boat Motor (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Declare the following property as surplus:
a. Karavan Boat Trailer License Plate #1679400 (FA000002927 AC 09/13/2023);
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to facilitate sale of the boat trailer to the Morro Bay Harbor Department for $6,000; and
3. Approve a supplemental budget and establish the fixed asset in the amount of $27,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 in the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Special Services budget 1100-221500 (Attachment 1) (4/5 Vote Required).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
In 2024, when HCSO took possession of their new patrol boat, the old patrol boat that was owned by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways was transferred to Morro Bay Harbor Department. The boat was moved on the boating trailer owned by HCSO. HCSO is no longer in need of that boating trailer and would like to sell it to Morro Bay Harbor Department since its designed to fit that boat. A local market assessment and negotiations with Morro Bay have resulted in an offer of $6,000. HCSO is requesting that offer be accepted, and funds be deposited back to HCSO Special Services division budget, 1100-221500.
In addition to the patrol boat located at Woodley Island Marina, HCSO Special Services utilizes a small jet boat that can be trailered to support search and rescue efforts throughout the county. The 20' boat is frequently used for water rescues in sm...
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