Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Grants topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission approves two retroactive marine grants to replace boat engines and buy safety gear
Summary
Commission approved retroactive acceptance of a $178,962 Carl Moyer grant to replace Marine 1 engines and a $65,000 boating safety grant for Marine Unit equipment after staff explained matching‑fund timing and retroactivity procedures for grant accept-and-expend ordinances.
The commission approved two retroactive accept‑and‑expend items for the SFPD Marine Unit.
Captain Rick Perry explained the larger grant — $178,962 from the Carl Moyer program administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District — will fund replacement engines for Marine 1. The department could not accept the award immediately because required matching funds (20%) were provided by a second grant from the California Department of Boating and Waterways; once that match was available the department became eligible to accept the full award retroactively.
A second resolution approved acceptance and expenditure of $65,000 from the California Department of Boating and Waterways for boating safety and enforcement equipment. Staff and city attorneys said retroactive language is common in grant resolutions to cover award processes where the performance period begins before final municipal approvals at the board.
Both motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote ('Aye'). No public comment opposed the awards.
