To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution for the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division Grant Program
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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 2020;
2. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff and Deputy Director of Sheriff’s Administration to execute all the necessary reimbursement claims, applications, contracts, and 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; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a signed copy of the governing body resolution to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Attention: Manda Terrill 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
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 funding request for 2020 equals $268,089 and requires a 25 percent match of $89,846 for a total grant value of $357,935. The competitive application submitted for January-December 2020 is requesting continuation of previous funding. Pre-application for the 2020 cycle was submitted in March 2019, followed by a 60-day public input period, and a final application due date of June 3, 2019. The board’s authorization is required by resolution (Attachment 1) as support for the Sheriff’s application submittal and request for funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The funding request for continuation of the OHV program is $268,089 plus a match of $89,846, totaling $357,935 for the program. Program funds are detailed below:
If awarded, Sheriff Operations budget unit 1100-221 has a $89,846 reserve built into the budget to match this grant. No additional General Fund contribution will be needed. Upon award, HCSO will bring a supplemental budget request to the Board for the grant funds.
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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