TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Oscar Ortiz, Sheriff-Coroner
REPORT BY: Erin Corry, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Resolution for Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division Grant
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RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution accepting the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division Grant Funding. (Fiscal Impact: $60,379 Revenue; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Team provides law enforcement services to the public and protected lands in Napa County, including Knoxville. These areas are commonly used by off-road vehicles, campers, and trespassers. These areas are inaccessible to conventional patrol vehicles and can present natural obstacles that can delay emergency response times. The OHV Team uses a four-wheel drive vehicle, off-road motorcycles, and utility task vehicles to respond to calls for services in these areas.
On March 2, 2026, Sheriff’s Office submitted a preliminary grant application in the amount of $151,762 for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. The Sheriff’s Office applies for this grant annually and grant funds are used to offset the cost of the OHV Team law enforcement patrols in isolated areas of the County. A public review and comment period took place between March 3, 2026, and May 4, 2026, which did not yield any negative comments. Final awards were announced October 7, 2026. Of the $151,762 applied for, the Sheriff’s Office was awarded $60,379.
This grant has a 25% match requirement ($15,095), which is partially offset by approximately $10,000 in OHV license fees received annually. Matching funds consist of OHV patrol staff salary and benefits, personal protective equipment, and maintenance of off-road vehicles.
Requested Actions:
Adopt a resolution which would:
A. Accept th...
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