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Home My WebLink AboutSH16-009 KCSO Safer Boating A-300Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program SECTION 3 - FY 2016 GRANT APPLICATION LOCAL FUNDING MATCH: MLE FUNDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. aI 100% match requirement if agency receives $10,000 or less of VRF fees. match requirement if agency receives more than $10,000 in VRF fees. c) State Parks feels the most successful RBS programs have support in their local communities. The clearest sign of support is the amount of funds budgeted by county commissioners or city councils for local RBS programs. State Parks is prioritizing its federal assistance grants for communities that have made RBS programs a priority by budgeting local dollars for their program. State Parks does not want to discourage or prevent a community that has made marine law enforcement a priority from receiving federal assistance grants, however State Parks 1) would like to increase the local commitment for funding boating safety and 2) is unable to fund local marine law enforcement programs by itself so it is prioritizing funding to those communities that can provide a local match. The documentation of local match should show what local funds have been budgeted for the agency's marine law enforcement program for 2016 — the same funds that when spent, would be reported in the vessel registration expenditure report. For the purposes of the financial assistance grants application, State Parks would accept an official budget document on agency letterhead, signed by the police chief or sheriff as evidence of the financial commitment made by the community and would suffice to meet the match requirement for the 2016 federal assistance grants. State Parks is only considering locally provided funds as match. Other grant funds or in-kind contributions would not meet these criteria. Describe the agency's match category (100% or 5096) and how those local matching funds will be used. Kittitas County falls in the 5076 match of vessel registration fees category. Matching funds will be used to provide saleries and benefits for Marine Patrol deputies working on normal patrol time. For each shift where a deputy is working marine patrol funded by grant money, a matching deputy will be working as well funded through vessel registration fees. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 17 P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program PREVENTION PLAN PART 1 - ASSESSMENT, IDENTIFICATION, GOALS Risk Factors Objective: Describe the highest priority recreational boating risks and hazards within your jurisdiction based on accident data, any other relevant data, and best professional judgment. High Priority Boating Risks & Hazards Data / Professional Judgment Yakima River- Logjams and strainers Vast majority of rescues relate to these hazards Columbia River- Rough water combined with Alcohol Majority of weather related rescues and BUI arrests occur on this body of water Comments Kittitas County has a large amount of recreational floaters who float dangerous portions of the Yakima River. These portions are cluttered with log jams and other hazardous obstructions that result in emergency rescues. The Columbia River in the Vantage area is known for very high winds causing difficult operating conditions. This combined with heavy alcohol usage demand marine patrol services. High Priority Audiences Objective: Describe the demographic groups of boaters that are the highest priority for prevention efforts and the specific behavior that, if changed, would result in fewer boating accidents or fatalities. Description of the Audience Why is this audience a priority? Recreational floaters on Yakima River(Tubers) Related to a large number of rescues and drownings Power boat operators on Columbia River This is the group engaging in large alcohol consumption and "Partying" while boating. This results in rescues, alcohol overdoses, and property damage. Comments 80ATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GF;ANT 18 P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program PREVENTION PLAN PART 2 -TASKS, TACTICS, MEDIA 1. Patrol Plans /Emphasis Patrols /Enforcement Policies: Please describe how you will use patrol to achieve your prevention goals. (Consider emphasis patrols for Operation Dry %A/�+nv nnrl nthar rmmnnioncl Activity Increased Emphasis Patrols Time Frame May through August Patrol Hour Goal for this Activity 150 Operation Dry Water Last weekend in June 20 Total Patrol Hour Goal 170 Comments 2. Safety Inspections activity Time Frame Inspection Goals BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 19 P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program Increased Ramp inspection hours on Columbia River and upper county lakes May through August 40 Increased Ramp inspections on Yakima River May through August 20 Increased written inspections on the water during patrol May through August 110 Total Inspection Goal 170 Comments 3. Education Classes Activity Time Frame Number of Students Trained Teach two Adventures in Boating Classes to the public April through September 20 Total Number of Students Trained Goal 20 Comments The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office will attempt to instruct two courses if there is enough public interest in the classes. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 20 P&R A-300 {REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program 4. Community Events Activity Time Frame Conduct two free events to the public to provide courtesy vessel inspections May through August Participate in local Parades May through August Total Presentations Goal 1 Total Community Events Goal 2 Comments —Please describe how you will use community events to address the highest priority risks and audiences in your jurisdiction. During the courtesy inspections we will address required equipment, BUI information, and boating hazards. S_ PrnsPntations to Groups &Schools Actty Time Frame Life Jacket and boating presentation to local elementary schools May -June Total Presentations Goal 1 Comments -Please describe how you will influence the behavior of the students /attendees through presentations at schools and groups. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 21 P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program Presentation to schools children about the importance of PFD's will educate the next generation of boaters. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 22 P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program 6. MPfiia an What are you attempting to accomplish through media? What audiences do you need to inform or influence? What partners do you have that can re -broadcast your message for you? All the national campaigns listed come with media materials pre -made. You are encouraged to consider using them in Tactic /Strategy Press Releases Agency Website Agency Newsletter Facebook Twitter Media Ride Alongs Partner Media Operation Dry Water Nat'l Safe Boating Week Spring Aboard Wear It! Other (please describe) Comments Describe when and how you will use this tactic June, localradio ads Spring, Local radio ads for Adventures in Boating classes Performance Measure (what are you measuring to evaluate voursuccess? Increased knowledge of BUI enforcement from residents Increased interest in taking the course What is your measurable goal? Survey boaters during in about ads and into determine an eased knowledge of the program and BUI's opposed to very little Survey students about how the heard about the class. We hope these ads will increase our advertisment audience. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 23 P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program Sprins Aboard! —April 17-23 National Safe Boating Week— May 21-27 BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) KeatlV Set Wear It! May L:L, LUlb Operation Dry Water - June 24-26 `z� Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program 7. Professional Prevention Partners; i.e. Safe Kids, Washington Drowning Prevention Network, US Coast Guard Auxiliarv. etc... Partnering Organizations What measureable goal does this partner help you achieve? Time Frame WDFW Increased number of vessel inspections during ODW Last weekend in lune Comments WDFW Officers partner with Kittitas County Sheriff's Office Deputies to cover mare launch locations. 8. Local Ordinances Goal Enforce speed limit on Little Lake Kachess Expected Outcome I Gain better compliance to County Ordinance Ordinance Title Hyperlink to full text Applies to a single water body or all. Speed limit on Lake Kachess http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/boc/countycode/tit[e09.aspx#Chapter_9,10 Single Comments —describe any other ordinances you might propose to help reduce boating accidents within your jurisdiction. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 25 PSR A300 (REV. 12!2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program Prevention Goals Summary —Use comment pox It neeaea Activity Goal for 2016 Patrol 170 hrs Inspections 170 Written Education Classes 2 Presentations to Groups & Schools 1 Media 2 Partners 1 partner, Continue partnership for increased CDW Local ordinances 1 ordinance, Increased compliance Comments INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION 9. Instructors Your agency must be willing to provide marine law enforcement instructors if requested by State Parks. Instructors must be able to attend Instructor Training and become NASBLA certified instructors. Instructors must be available to teach up to 40 hours of classes per year for three years. Please list potential MLE Name Instructor Candidates: Phone # Email Instructor Development (Please enter Yes or No) Clayton Myers Brent Severson 509-962-7525 509-962-7525 clay.myers@co.kittitas.wa.us brent.severson@co.kittitas.wa.us Yes Yes BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 26 P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS The lead marine officer identified by your agency on Form A-299, must attend all meetings and conferences convened by State Parks. TRAINING /CURRENCY Agencies must ensure that all marine officers identified in their roster have received all training required by State Parks. Completion of Basic Marine Law Enforcement (BMLE)/Basic Crew Member (BCM) Course and annual BCM currency are the only requirements at this time. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 27 P&R A-300 (REV. 1212015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program FY 2016 FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARDS Agency Total 2016Award Calculation Asatin Co SO $ 11,717.49 Bainbridge Island PD $ 12,817.22 Benton Co SO $ 14,860.63 Black Diamond PD $ 11,888.79 Bonney Lake PD $ 11,615.07 Chelan Co 50 $ 14,091.60 Clallam Co 50 $ 24,481.82 Clark Co SO $ 19,976.22 Cowlitz Co SO $ 140002.20 Douglas Co SO $ 12,196.28 Everett PD $ 17,911.58 Ferry Co SO $ 12,695.60 Franklin Co SO $ 15,181.21 Gig Harbor PD $ 12,055.68 Grant Co SO $ 20,431.90 Grays Harbor Co SO $ 19,040.83 Island Co SO $ 15,791.59 Jefferson Co 5O $ 18,219.29 Kent PD $ 13,394.42 Ki ng COSO $ 16,367.37 Kitsap Co SO $ 15,068.79 Kittitas Co SO $ 13,283.05 Klickitat Co 5O $ 12,412.48 Lake Stevens PD $ 13,786.82 Lakewood PD $ 12,759.13 Lewis Co SO$ 15,384.60 Lincoln Co SO $ 131056.63 Mason Co SO $ 15,645.82 Mercer Island PD $ 16,728.17 Pacific Count $ 13,204.59 Pend Oreille Co SO $ 13,134.91 Pierce Co 5O $ 180567.25 Port Orchard PD $ 124153.06 Poulsbo PD $ 11,421.03 San Juan Co SO $ 17,226.09 Seattle PD $ 42,023.78 Skagit Co SO $ 18,395.58 Snohomish Co 5O $ 16,508.56 Spokane Co SO $ 17,115.29 Tacoma PD $ 14,330.69 Thurston Co SO $ 13,018.17 Walla Walla Co SO $ 12,638.70 W hatcom Co 50 $ 17,690.70 Whitman Co 5O $ 14,840.45 Yakima Co SO $ 10,868.85 BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 28 P&R A-300 (REV. 1212015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program SECTION 4 - ADDITIONAL BILLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION These grant funds are specifically for reducing boating -related loss of life, personal injury, and property damage tied to the U.S. Coast Guard's Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program 2012 -2016. This is accomplished by using the grant funds for on -water law enforcement hours for patrol by officers who have completed a basic Recreational Boating Safety training course meeting State Parks standards. Review the plan at http://www. u scgboating. org/. By completing and submitting this application, the applicant agrees to the following terms: 1. Expand patrols beyond those paid for with state Vessel Registration Fees and local funds. 2. Enforce state RBS regulations using a "zero tolerance" policy for: a. Life jacket requirements, including lifejackets not worn, insufficient lifejackets, and lifejackets found unserviceable or the incorrect size; b. Completion and possession of the mandatory boater education card when operating, for operators required to carry it; c. Boat operation under the influence of alcohol (BUI) rules; and d. "Rules of the road" and other operating regulations. 3. Participate in the national Operation Dry Water campaign June 24, 25 & 26, 2016, 4. Follow the following procedures for requesting reimbursement. Invoices for reimbursement may be submitted no more often than monthly but no less than quarterly. a. Submit the following documents. i. The Marine Law Enforcement Grant Invoice Voucher (form A-19) provided including the Officer List Worksheet. When preparing the A-19 invoice voucher, please be sure all expenditures support the RBS mission and that detailed explanations are provided for purchases of equipment and maintenance that occurred during the period in which reimbursement is requested. Boating Program staff will review all A -19's and contact you if any expenditure listed is unclear. Copies of receipts may be requested to support reimbursement. ii. Summary of Activities Report (A-428) Yellow copies of all written vessel inspections completed (P&R A-274). Copies submitted with the quarterly Summary of Activities Report will be sufficient. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 29 P&R A-300 (REV. 1212015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program iv. Copies of the vessel log sheet to document each patrol vessel and shift may be requested. v. Names of officers performing patrols paid with these funds. b. A-19 Invoice Vouchers requesting reimbursement must be received and date stamped at State Parks by the following dates. The timely submission of reimbursement requests allows proper time for the processing of payments. A - 19's submitted after these dates will not be accepted, but may, at our discretion, be processed only when State Parks has been contacted in advance of due date. i. �h For the period April -May June (2nd quarter): by July 15. For the period July -August -September (3rd quarter): by October 15 'h ii. Invoices for reimbursement (form A-19) maybe submitted monthly or quarterly. c. Unforeseen Circumstances: If, during any quarter, an agency is unable to meet the requirements of the grant it should submit a letter, signed by the police chief or sheriff, along with the reimbursement request explaining the reasons and mitigating circumstances. In extreme cases, State Parks may request these applicants to submit a plan within 30 days of the end of the quarter that describes steps the applicant will take to meet minimum requirements. In these cases, reimbursement requests may be deferred until the plan is received and approved by State Parks. d. Grantees are required to maintain records of all allowable expenditures for which grant dollars were spent and must make these records available to State Parks for review upon request. Expenditure records may include but are not limited to receipts, invoices, and timesheets. These records must be maintained for six years following the completion of the grant. Agencies that did not report local expenditures on the annual Vessel Registration Fee Expenditure Report due November, 2014 are not eligible to apply for the grant. BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 30 P&R A-300 (REV. 12/2015) Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission 2016 Marine Patrol Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE I certify that I am authorized to obligate the agency listed below and that I am authorized to accept such funds and to guarantee that the funds will be used solely for expenditures limited to the areas in WAC 352-65-040, and that federal grant funds will be used in conjunction with local funding and state Vessel Registration Fees. Grant funds are not for the replacement of local funds or state Vessel Registration Fees and are only for the performance to meet the terms and conditions detailed in this application. Authorized Representative: Signature Date Gene Dana Print Name Sheriff Title BOATING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 31 P&R A-300 (REV. 1212015)