HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09202011 - C.37RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with
Bishop Diving & Salvage in an amount not to exceed $289,300 to provide marine salvage
services for the period June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$289,300. Budgeted. Funded by the California Department of Boating and Waterways
grant, Abandoned Watercraft Abatement Fund (AWAF), Vessel Turn In Program (VTIP)
and General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The waterways in and around Contra County haven been long been used for the illegal
dumping and sinking of abandoned and derelict vessels of all sizes and types. If allowed to
remain, these vessels are often hazards to safety, navigation, wildlife, and are hazardous to
the environment. Many vessels are carrying hazardous materials. The vessels adversely
impact residents, commercial, and recreational boaters in and around
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/20/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Jane Robb,
335-1557
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 20, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Mary Jane Robb, Linda Martinez, Susan Gohs
C.37
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:September 20, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Marine Salvage Services - Bishop Diving & Salvage
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Contra Costa County.
The Office of the Sheriff's Marine Services Unit utilizes salvers who are specially trained,
equipped, and capable of removing the vessels that may be afloat, aground or submerged.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: