MEETING DATE: 4/11/2017
DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: Darren Thompson
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Kellie Kennedy
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 110
SUBJECT:
SHERIFF'S OFFICE - D. THOMPSON
Adopt Resolution approving the submission of an application for off-highway grant funds.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 110
RESOLUTION NO: 2017-38
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grant Program, has released its 2016 grant program cycle. The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance for development, maintenance, operation, expansion, or support of off-highway vehicle recreation areas, roads, and trails. Applications may be submitted for land acquisition, planning, development, restoration, ground operations, education and safety, and law enforcement. Staff is preparing the application for the law enforcement grant which involves patrol of off-highway areas within our county. Additionally, the grant will provide funds for replacement and maintenance of off-road equipment. The attached Resolution is a requirement of the grant application process, is in the State provided format, and approves submission of the grant application.
Prior grant awards has allowed the Sheriff's Office to purchase off-road vehicles which were used approximately six times within the past year for search and rescue call-outs. Funds were also used to purchase digital hand-held radios and reprogram repeaters to enable clear radio communication.
Other Agency Involvement: The California Department of Parks and Recreation, OHV Division
BUDGETED: