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SCfit• <br /> '.aI't �ritLn ' <br /> Rex Derro , gip, <br /> Director �yz 1eo- <br /> • <br /> STATE OF WASHINGTON <br /> WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION <br /> 1111 Israel Road S.W. • P.O. Box 42650•Olympia,WA 98504-2650 •(360)902-8500) <br /> TDD(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf):(360)664-3133 <br /> www.parks.wa.gov <br /> June 2, 2009 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: County&City Law Enforcement Agencies Meeting WAC 352-65; <br /> Applicants for Special Emphasis Grants <br /> FROM: Mark T. Kenny, Marine Law Enforcement Specialist <br /> Boating Program <br /> SUBJ: Special Emphasis Grants FY 2010—Announcement of Awards <br /> Your agency submitted a grant application for special emphasis patrols to fund your agency's marine <br /> patrol work. The application has been by reviewed by a committee and is recommended for funding. <br /> Special emphasis grant funds are to patrol concentrated recreational boating activities that require an <br /> increased law enforcement presence for compliance with specific laws. The funds are for expanding law <br /> enforcement efforts by extending patrol times and/or increasing patrol vessels. The funds are not for use <br /> to supplant regular scheduled patrol activities already required by WAC 352-65 and funded with state <br /> vessel registration fees, local funds, or another federal source of funds. <br /> Patrols will target specific behavior to comply with the U. S. Coast Guard Strategic Plan of the National <br /> Recreation Boating Safety Program 2007-2011. (copy is enclosed) for the purpose of enforcing <br /> violations of boat operation under the influence, lifejacket wear and carriage on board,negligent <br /> operation, reckless operation, and operating rules in WAC 352-60, and mandatory boater education card <br /> requirements. <br /> Some agencies were not funded for all events and activities listed in their application and a review of the <br /> enclosed contract should be completed to determine if the agency will perform activities as described. <br /> Guidelines and forms for reporting and reimbursement are included. The grant period is from July 1, <br /> 2009—June 30, 2010. Contact Toni Lick(360) 902-8843 or myself(360) 902-8835 with questions. <br /> We look forward to productive efforts by your agency to implement the grant. <br /> Cc: Agency file <br /> 10 <br />