Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Carlos G. Bolanos, Sheriff
Subject: FY 2019-2020 Oil Spill Contingency Plan Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Sheriff or his designee to enter into an agreement with the Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response for the distribution of funding, in the amount of $10,000 for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 as part of the FY 2019-20 Oil Spill Contingency Plan Grant Program.
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BACKGROUND:
On a yearly basis, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife awards the County Operational Areas grant funding to update their local Oil Spill Contingency Plan, identify gaps, attend area committee meetings, and participate in a statewide oil spill drill.
DISCUSSION:
The Cosco Busan Oil Spill that occurred in 2007 raised awareness throughout many San Mateo County agencies about protecting the public and local resources in the event of an oil spill. It also and led to changes in how we prepare for such incidents that could occur on the coast or bayside of the County.
This grant allows the Office of Emergency Services to update and expand the County's Oil Spill Contingency Plan, participate in the statewide oil spill drill, and become more familiar with managing an oil spill event should it happen in San Mateo County.
The resolution and agreement have been reviewed and approved as to form by County Counsel.
This agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of the Collaborative Community by enabling various agencies within San Mateo County to work collaboratively to ensure that the public's safety as well as the surrounding environment is protected.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 2019-20 Oil Spill Contingency Plan Grant Program funding in the amount of $10,000 with a term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, has been included in the Sheriff's Office FY 2019-2020 Approved Budget. There is n...
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