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FROM: Supervisor Tom Torlakson Contra
C )sta
DATE: April 24, 1984
SUBJECT: MARINE PATROL
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACK13MOUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Informational: I am concerned about the level of marine patrol serving the
waterways in our county. Boater traffic in the Delta alone has increased over 200
over the last five years and is expected to double by 1990, yet the level of marine
patrols has not increased accordingly.
The taxes collected on boater fees and personal property tax on boats, and
the boat gas tax,-are not fully being spent on marine-related activities in Contra
Costa County.
Increased marine patrols would benefit the entire county, from Richmond to
Rodeo to Martinez as well as the Delta.
Just recently, this county received state funds to purchase a new boat for
the marine patrol. I understand some snags have been encountered in the.puxchase of
this boat. The boating season has begun and boat traffic in our waterways have
increased dramatically. Serious efforts should be made to complete the purchasing
process since the funds have already been received from the state for this purpose.
Recommended Action: I strongly recommend that in the next budget year we
increase the marine patrol and set a goal and program for increasing patrols over
the next five years to keep up with the needs bf public safety and security in our
waterways. Furthermore, I recommend that the County Adminstrator take immediate
action to speed up the process for purchasing the boat for the marine patrol.
This matter should be referred to the County Administrator and the Sheriff .for
further review.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT; YES SIGNATURE;
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
_SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 24, 1984 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER X
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The County Administrator and the Sheriff-Coroner are REQUESTED to
review the procedure for purchasing the boat for the Marine Patrol Division of
the Office of the Sheriff_Cornoer.
On further recommendation of Supervisor Tom Powers, the County
Administrator and the Sheriff-Coroner are REQUESTED to review the following issues:
1. What is the amount of revenue received by the County from the
boater tax?
2. What revenues are available for Marine patrol and safety?
3. How much are we spending of these categorical revenues?
4. Are there additional such funds available?
5. What is the problem with the Marine boat purchase?
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT III, IV ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES. AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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cc: Sheriff Rainey ATTESTED zA.�L &!4 /981
Seth Cockrell J.RAOLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
Rt. 1, BOX 300 AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE 1 BOARD
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Brentwood, CA 94513
County Administrator
BY ,DEPUTY
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