HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-022Resolution IVo. 12-022
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BOATING SAFETY
AND ENFORCEMENT AID PROGRAM
FY 2012-13
WHEREAS, the California Department of Boating & Waterways receives tax revenue from Butte County boat
owners through boat taxes each year; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Sheriffs Office and the California Department of Boating & Waterways are
concerned for the safety of recreationalist on county waterways; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Boating & Waterways offers financial aid to counties providing boating
safety and enforcement activities through the return of boat taxes to the county of origin, per Harbors and
Navigation Code 663.7; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Sheriff s Office has the opportunity to apply for continued financial aid through the
Department of Boating & Waterways, in addition to the estimated boat tax in the amount of $92,387; and
WHEREAS, in receipt of this funding, the Sheriffs Office will provide year-round uniformed law enforcement
officers for water safety and enforcement services to the users of Lake Oroville, the Sacramento River and the
Feather River.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of Supervisors supports the Sheriff s
Office pursuit of grant funding though the Department of Boating & Waterways for the Sheriff's Boating Safety
and Enforcement Program for fiscal year 2012-2013; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors agrees to authorize the Sheriff s
Office to utilize the aforementioned boat tax revenue to augment the State of California, Department of Boating &
Waterways grant for boating safety and enforcement services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 13"` da of March 2412, by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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By:
Wahl, Kirk, Yamaguchi and Chair Lambert
Steve Lamb ,Chair