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a. Accept the recommendation of the Monterey County Fish and Game Commission to award four (4) funding grants; and
b. Approve the distribution of Fish and Game grant funds in the amount of $11,738 for specified grant projects for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Accept the recommendation of the Monterey County Fish and Game Commission to award four (4) funding grants; and
b. Approve the distribution of Fish and Game grant funds in the amount of $11,738
for the following specified grant projects for Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012:
South Monterey County Sportsmen Association $3,000
Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day $2,000
Hunter Safety $1,738
Ventana Wildlife Society $5,000
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The Monterey County Fish and Game Commission is recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve four (4) additional Fish and Game Grant projects for Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012. This action is consistent with Board Resolution 81-239, which states that all expenditures using County Fish and Game funds must be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The four grant applications were legally placed on the Monterey County Fish and Game Commission's agenda for review on April 10, 2012. These four grant applications and recommendations are in addition to those submitted to the Board of Supervisors for approval on March 13, 2012. All grant projects were reviewed for consistency with California State Fish and Game Code criteria. A copy of the relevant portion of the draft minutes from the April 10, 2012 meeting is attached hereto regarding the presentations and discussions on the applications. Each applicant has agreed to the terms and conditions of the grant agreement for use of Fish and Game propagation funds. By majority vote, the Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the following grants in the amounts shown below:
1. South Monterey County Sportsmen Association - $3,000
Project: Fish Derby for Kids
2. Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day - $2,000
Project: Educational Booths and Prizes
3. Hunter Safety Course- $1,738
Project: Hunter Education Instruction Support Equipment
4. Ventana Wildlife Society - $5,000
Project: Purchase of non-lead ammunition for distribution through
lottery
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel has reviewed the recommendation and approves it as to form and legality.
FINANCING
Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2011 -12 budget, Appropriation PAR002 Park Unit 8155 to award these four grants as recommended by the Commission. There is no adverse impact to General Fund Contribution as a result of this action.
Prepared by: Approved by:
__________________________ _____________________
David Lutes 831-755-4911 John J. Pinio 831-755-4895
Parks Planning Manager Chief Ranger/Parks Director
Date: ______________________ Date: _________________
Attachments: Relevant discussion portion of Draft minutes from Fish and Game Meeting of April 10, 2012