Title
Staff Report for a Resolution Approving a $9,400 Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) Grant Agreement Between the City of San Leandro and the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for Removal of Watercraft Turned in to the San Leandro Marina by the Property Owner
Staffreport
The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) provides an alternative for boat owners to surrender an unwanted recreational vessel to participating local agencies.
VTIP was established by Assembly Bill (AB) 166 (Chapter 416, Statutes 2009) and became effective January 1, 2010. The program provides grants to local agencies to administer a turn-in program in their jurisdiction. Funding for VTIP comes from the Abandoned Watercraft Abatement Fund (AWAF), but is separate from the existing AWAF program and receives separate budget authority. Participation in the current AWAF program is not required to participate in VTIP.
The San Leandro Marina currently has two potential watercraft that are candidates for this grant.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Vessel Turn-In Program Grant Agreement, between the City and the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways.
BACKGROUND
The City applied for a $15,000 VTIP grant on April 30, 2014. On July 25, 2014 the State approved a $9,400 grant pending the State budget approval. On September 11, 2014 the State grant agreement documents were received for review by staff and approval by the City Council.
Currently the City has two possible vessels that meet the VTIP requirements.
Analysis
Under California Harbors and Navigation Code ?525 (C), a 10-percent local matching contribution is required for the Vessel Turn-in Program Grant. The contribution may be rendered in cash, or through in-kind contributions that must be verified and approved, all at the discretion of the Department of Boating and Waterways. The...
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