TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Rollie Soria for Oscar Ortiz, Sheriff-Coroner
REPORT BY: Erin Corry, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Reappropriation
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize the reappropriation of remaining Boating Safety Miscellaneous Equipment Grant funds for the betterment of an existing capital asset. (Fiscal Impact: $7,965 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
On November 5, 2024, the Board approved Agenda No. 24-1794 to accept grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant FY 2024-25 to upgrade Boat No. 9 with a FLIR M364C thermal camera/navigational suite and a Raymarine Automatic Identification System (AIS) 5000 Class A transponder. Upon completion of the installed upgrades to Boat No. 9, the total cost was lower than the original quote, leaving a remaining balance of $8,016 in grant funding.
Sheriff's Office would like to use the remaining grant funds to purchase a Raymarine AIS 5000 Class A Transponder Bundle and Raymarine AR200 IP Camera Stabilization Module for the betterment of Boat No. 1 (2019 Rogue Jet Coastal Cabin, Capital Asset No. 100804). Boat No. 1 is one of the Sheriff's Office preferred patrol vessels for day-to-day operations on Lake Berryessa due to its ability to be operated in all weather conditions, its size and maneuverability in rough conditions, and has an enclosed cabin to protect deputies from the elements. Boat No. 1 needs an updated transponder and camera system. The Raymarine AIS 5000 Class A Transponder Bundle and Raymarine AR200 IP Camera Stabilization Module would allow Boat No. 1 to communicate with other Law Enforcement and United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessels via an encrypted network, while also displaying vessel positioning of all vessels equipped with AIS, which will enhance safety and communication during mutual aid ...
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