HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05152012 - C.60RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Bishop Diving & Salvage
in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to provide marine salvage services for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31,
2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$150,000. Budgeted. Funded by the California Department of Boating and Waterways grant, Abandoned Watercraft
Abatement Fund (AWAF), Vessel Turn In Program (VTIP) and General Fund. Budgeted FY 2012-13.
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: 05/15/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Contact: Susan Gohs, 335-1553
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: May 15, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc: Mary Jane Robb, Linda Martinez, Susan Gohs
C.60
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:May 15, 2012
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: