SH25-001 Boating Safety 2025 Agreement

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9.1.2 RBS wages are to include wages and benefits for officers or deputies who possess a Washington State Peace Officers Certification, are fully commissioned to enforce the laws of Washington state, and who have completed an RBS course acceptable to State Parks (BMLE or equal). Wages and benefits for officers or deputies who possess a Washington State Peace Officers Certification, are fully commissioned to enforce the laws of Washington state, and who have not completed a BMLE course are acceptable only when working with an RBS trained officer and when the agency has a written two -officer policy for officers on marine patrol for the purpose of safety. 9.1.3 Provision of instructors for the `Adventures in Boating' course that qualifies graduates for the required mandatory boater education card. Costs may include classroom supplies, light salaries, benefits, and wages. Officer salaries will only be reimbursed for those officers who have successfully completed State Parks `Adventures in Boating Instructor' Training Class and are listed in our files. 9.1.4 Any equipment expenditures over $2,500.00 must receive authorization from State Parks prior to purchase. 9.1.5 Educational publications which promote RBS education that are already prepared, or the creation, design, and printing of new publications. 9.1.6 Other items as deemed by MLE to be necessary to complete the project. 9.1.7 Support of the Basic MLE Academy by agencies who provided MLE recognized instructors. 9.2 Non -Allowable Costs and Expenditures. The following items are ineligible for reimbursement: 9.2.1 Bullet proof vests are beneficial; however, equipment of this nature is not essential for meeting the established program criteria, nor is it related to the performance of the RBS program mission, therefor these are considered a local agency responsibility to purchase. 9.2.2 Equipment used in recovery operations (dive equipment, etc.) while being used in an RBS search or investigation mode is 100% eligible. Once this equipment is used for recovery operations it must be prorated between RBS missions and recovery missions. 9.2.3 Handheld or portable night vision, FLIR or thermal imaging devices are a 100% allowable expense while in RBS patrol, search, or investigation mode. Once this equipment is used for recovery operations it must be prorated. Permanently mounted and electrically wired FUR and thermal imaging devices are 100% allowable expenses. 9.2.4 Homeland Security missions (weapons, etc.), or any other equipment determined as unrelated by the boating program is not an allowable expense. 9.2.5 Firefighting equipment is not an allowable expense. 9.2.6 Any equipment or vehicles not 100% dedicated to the RBS mission must be prorated, documenting the amount of time the equipment or vehicle was dedicated to the program. 9.2.7 Operating costs for law enforcement vessels boats (staff, fuel, fluids, repairs, maintenance) or operating costs for boats used to service floating restrooms (staff, fuel, fluids). 9.2.8 Documented staff or contract labor associated with routine custodial and non -routine maintenance and repairs, the cost of that person operating or maintaining the system. 9.2.9 Other items as deemed by MLE to be unnecessary to complete the project. 9.2.10 Entertainment Costs. In accordance with 2 CFR 200, the cost of amusement, diversion, social activities, ceremonials, and costs relating thereto, such as meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, gratuities, and alcoholic beverages are not allowable expenses. 9.2.11 Prior Costs. MLE will not reimburse Subrecipient for any costs incurred prior to the effective date of this agreement as identified in Section 5—Agreement Term, Effective Date, & Duration. SECTION 10: Terms of Payment 10.1 Reimbursement Requests. MLE shall disburse grant funds to the Subrecipient according to the following: a. Prior to project plans, specifications, and cost estimate(s), statement of work, request for proposal or other documentation for the project, documents must be in form and substance MLE 325-508 - Kittitas CSO Page 5 of 16