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February 28, 2023 |
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SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - ADOPT A RESOLUTION IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE RECREATION (OHMVR) GRANT
(DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On July 12, 2011 (3), the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized the Sheriff to apply for and accept grant funding in subsequent years from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. On October 10, 2017 (1), the Board authorized the Sheriff, or designee, to review and execute all required Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) grant and grant-related documents in subsequent years that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level.
The Sheriff applied for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 OHMVR grant and was awarded $36,828 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the project period October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. The Sheriff Department’s ability to provide the highest quality public safety services is enhanced by the receipt of funding from the OHMVR grant.
This is a request for the Board to adopt a governing body resolution providing approval to receive grant funding from the Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trust Fund for the purposes of the OHMVR grant.
RECOMMENDATION
SHERIFF
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION".
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Through the participation and use of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) grant, the department is helping to ensure the conservation of California state parks for use by future generations. The OHMVR grant helps the department share the education and enforcement efforts to minimize the impact of off-highway vehicles on parks and wildlife native to California. The department utilizes the grant to enforce California laws and provide public safety services to those utilizing or traveling to and through California state parks.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action to seek and accept grant funding to further the mission of California State Parks is specifically relevant to sustainability. The Sheriff's Department works with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) division of California State Parks to ensure quality recreational opportunities remain available for future generations. Acceptance of the OHMVR grant will provide education, conservation, and enforcement efforts that balance Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation impacts with programs that conserve and protect cultural and natural resources.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation. If approved, funds will be included in the Fiscal Year 2023-25 CAO Recommended Operational Plan for the Sheriff’s Department. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
N/A
BACKGROUND
Since 2006, the Sheriff’s Department has been authorized by the Board of Supervisors (Board) to apply for and accept grant funding in subsequent years from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. On July 12, 2011 (3) the Board authorized the Sheriff to apply and accept in subsequent years. On October 10, 2017 (1), the Board authorized the Sheriff, or designee, to review and execute all required Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) grant and grant-related documents in subsequent years that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level. The mission of California's Department of Parks and Recreation OHMVR division is to provide leadership statewide in the area of Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation; to acquire, develop, and operate state-owned vehicular recreation areas; and to otherwise provide for a statewide system of managed OHV recreational opportunities through funding to other public agencies such as the Sheriff's Department.
This is a request to adopt a governing body resolution authorizing in this fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years, the Sheriff, San Diego County, and designees, to execute any actions necessary that do not materially impact or alter the service or funding level for the purposes of the OHMVR grant.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today’s proposed action supports the Community, Equity, and Justice Initiatives of the County of San Diego’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan by providing grant funds that support vital public safety services to the residents of San Diego County.
Respectfully submitted,
kelly a. martinez
Sheriff
ATTACHMENT
ATTACHMENT A - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION