Commissioners conditionally clear marine‑board IGA pending revised action plan and authorize quick sign‑off

Commissioners discussed and conditionally approved moving forward with an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Oregon State Marine Board for boating safety funding, contingent on a revised program narrative and budget consistent with recently reduced state allocations.

The Marine Board’s allocation for the biennium is listed in the draft contract as not to exceed $257,642 (about $128,821 annually). County staff and the sheriff’s office had submitted a proposed program budget that totaled $314,616 for the biennium, creating a multi‑ten‑thousand‑dollar shortfall when compared with the Marine Board allocation and the county’s share.

Commissioners expressed concern about prior reporting irregularities related to the marine patrol deputy’s submissions and asked county legal and finance staff to review time cards and submittals before reimbursements are processed. County counsel noted that while the sheriff performs and signs the contract on behalf of the county, the county’s finance office and counsel would monitor monthly reports and notify the Marine Board if discrepancies are discovered.

Director Fitzgerald said he would request a modified action plan and budget from the sheriff’s office that conformed to the Marine Board’s reduced funding and revised program focus (more shore patrol and targeted interventions). Commissioners agreed by consensus that Commissioner Patrick Hollinger would review the revised plan for accuracy and, if it conformed with the reduced allocations and revised scope, could approve and sign the agreement on behalf of the board so the county would not miss budget timelines.

Staff noted the Marine Board expects detailed monthly reporting and that the county could be required to reimburse funds if required work was not performed or properly documented; commissioners asked for clarified time‑card and reporting controls before full implementation.