130-22 - WA State Parks and Recreation Commission - Contract6 ATTACHMENT A - SUBRECIPIENT'S MLE GRANT APPLICATION
7 ATTACHMENT B —ALLOWABLE COSTS & EXPENDITURES FOR STATE
VESSEL REGISTRATION FEES AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
8 ATTACHMENT C —VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE PROGRAM GUIDANCE
FOR MARINE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
SECTION 41: SIGNATURES
This Agreement, which includes incorporated documents, is executed by the persons signing
below who warrant under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that they
have read and understood the document and find it to be legal, valid, and a binding obligation,
enforceable according to its terms, and have the authority to execute the contract.
City of Port Orchard
546 Bay Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366-5339
Sign:
Washington State
Parks and Recreation
Commission
1111 Israel Road SW
PO Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
Sign:
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EXHIBIT A: FEDERAL COMPLIANCE TERMS
I. Grant Subrecipient Compliance Requirements:
A. Subrecipient is responsible to ensure compliance with the federal implementing
regulations for (Clean Vessel Act 50 CFR Part 85 or Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
50 CFR Part 86).
B. Subrecipient to comply with Assurances — Construction Programs (Standard Form
424D)
C. Pursuant to 2 CFR Part 170, MLE will enter grant information into the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).
II. Federal Terms and Conditions:
Subrecipient is responsible to comply with the following Federal Terms and Conditions,
as applicable:
A. Uniform Administrative Requirements, 2 CFR Part 200, Subparts A through D or the
equivalent applicable provision adopted by the awarding federal agency in 2 CFR Subtitle
B. including but not limited to the following:
1. Property Standards. 2 CFR 200.313, or the equivalent applicable provision
adopted by the awarding federal agency in 2 CFR Subtitle B, which generally
describes the required maintenance, documentation, and allowed disposition of
equipment purchased with federal funds.
2. Contract Provisions. The contract provisions listed in 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix
II, or the equivalent applicable provision adopted by the awarding federal agency
in 2 CFR Subtitle B, that are hereby incorporated into this Exhibit. These are, to
the extent applicable, obligations of Subrecipient, and Subrecipient shall also
include these contract provisions in its contracts with non -Federal entities.
3. Audits. Subrecipient shall comply, and require all subcontractors to comply, with
applicable audit requirements and responsibilities set forth in this Agreement and
applicable state or federal law. If Subrecipient expends $750,000 or more in federal
funds (from all sources) in a fiscal year beginning on or after December 26, 2014,
Subrecipient shall have a single organization -wide audit conducted in accordance
with the provisions of 2 CFR Subtitle B with guidance at 2 CFR Part 200. Copies
of all audits must be submitted to MLE within 30 days of completion.
B. Cost Principles 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E
C. Central Service Cost Allocation Plans Appendix V to Part 200
D. Indirect Cost Proposals Appendix VII to Part 200
E. Audit Requirements 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F
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ATTACHMENT "A": SUBRECIPIENT'S FFA GRANT APPLICATION
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Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission - Recreational Boating
Program
Federal Financial Assistance Grant Program Application
Application Year: 2023
Agency Name: Port Orchard Police Department
PREVENTION PLAN PART 1 - ASSESSMENT, IDENTIFICATION, GOALS
High Priority Boating Risks and Hazards
High Priority Boating Risks &
Hazards
Operators Without A Boater
Education Card
Lack of required Safety
Equipment
Vessels Without All required life
jackets
Currently about 35 vessels that
are
derelict/abandoned/violating
moorage
Vessels with expired
registration
High Priority Audiences
Description of Audience
Hundreds of boaters that have
moored vessels in Port
Orchard's seven marinas.
Vessels owners that move a
vessel to DNR land and
abandoned them there.
Data / Professional Judgement
Commonly encountered at
ramp inspections
Commonly encountered at
ramp inspections
Comments -�
Intercepting Uneducated Boater
"Before" they embark is a
powerful tool.
Intercepting Uneducated Boater
"Before" they embark is a
powerful tool.
Commonly encountered at Intercepting Uneducated Boater
ramp inspections
"Before" they embark is a
powerful tool.
Increased contacts, posting
Derelict vessels are a
notices on vessels, working with
navigational hazard when they
DNR to enforce laws and either
break free, environmental
gain compliance or seize vessels
hazard when they sink, any any
for destruction.
inaction invites more and more
of them.
Moored at one of our seven
Education and enforcement
marinas or on DNR land
addresses this problem, and
leads to addressing other issues
that are also likely.
Why is this Audience a Priority?
Ensure that boaters are
properly educated and
equipped, before their voyage
begins.
The need for education
regarding the hazard this poses,
Comments
A positive outreach helps build
the Boating Community.
This is a regionwide problem,
with a "Squeeze the sponge"
effect that just moves the
Ketirement Age Couples
Boaters that use the Port
Orchard boat ramp.
"Non -Registered" vessel owners
in marinas a moored on DNR
Land.
and the cost that will be passed problem from jurisdiction to
onto them for any legal action. jurisdiction.
Least Physically Capable to A positive outreach helps build
Endure On -Water Emergency the Boating Community.
Ensure that boaters are This helps to reduce the
properly educated and number of emergencies on the
equipped, before their voyage water.
begins.
Identified ownsership through
registration, promotes
responsibility for vessels, and
reduces derelict or abandoned
vessels that incur financial loss
to the tax payer, and endanger
the environment, and create
navigational hazards.
PREVENTION PLAN PART 1 - TASKS, TACTICS, MEDIA
Patrol Plans / Emphasis Patrols / Enforcement Policies
Activity
Time Frame
Patrol Hour Goal
Inspection Goal
"Compli All days and
32.00
Patrol
mentary times -
Plan/Emphasis
Vessel depending
Patrol/Enforcem
Safety on tides at
ent Policy
Inspectio boat launch
ns" at the
Boat
Ramp
and
Marinas
through
Media
Outreach
Advertise
ment
Patrols to
identify
vessel
marking/
character
istics/Hull
ID
numbers.
Post
I vessels I
This is a
long-term
problem
with r
quick
solutil
montl
patrol
target
15.00
Patrol
Plan/Emphasis
Dntrol/Enforcer..
policy
This reduces the risk of
abandoned or derelict vessels
and protects the marine
environment from neglected
vessels that could sink.
Comments
Our waters
are primarily
for "Transit"
and majority
of hours will
be used
conducting
Ramp
Inspections
Type
Patrol
Plan/Empha
sis
Patrol/Enfor
cement
Policy
Patrol
Plan/Empha
sis
Patrol/Enfor
cement
Policy
with this
notices problem.
to
comply. If
necessary
, seize
vessels
for
destructs
on.
Public Chris Craft 16.00 Patrol Patrol
Outreach Convention, Plan/Emphasis Plan/Empha
/Educatio Performanc Patrol/Enforcem sis
n and e Boats ent Policy Patrol/Enfor
Complim Rendezvous cement
entary , National Policy
Vessel Night Out
Safety
Inspectio
ns at
Public
Events
Vessel Patrol 16.00 Patrol Patrol
Registrati hours, Plan/Emphasis Plan/Empha
on Ramp Patrol/Enforcem sis
Complian Inspections, ent Policy Patrol/Enfor
ce Random cement
and Varied, Policy
via Foot
Patrol at
Marinas
and from
the water.
Ramp June- Safety Inspection We are a Safety
Inspectio August small Inspection
ns department
and we are
down to only
4 RBS
Officers.
However, we
will continue
to strive for
50
inspections
per year.
State Approved Boater Education Classes & Community Events
Activity
Date
Hours
Attendance
Comments Type
Planned
Fireworks from Community
Provide 7/4/2023
8.00
Boater
a barge in Port Events
Education
Orchard's
and
Sinclair Inlet
Awareness
Mateiral at
Public Events
to include
protection
against theft,
hypothermia,
boating
safety,
equipment
requirements,
and life jacket
information.
Boater 7/1/2023
8.00
Fireworks in Community
I
Education
Bremerton Events
and
Awareness
2.00
Contingent on
Presentation
Adventures in
to Schools
Boating
Instructor
Certification
7/20/2023
4.00
Presentation
to Groups
8/1/2023
4.00
Presentation
-T
to Groups
8/15/2023
4.00
Presentation
to Groups �
Vessel Dealer/Rental Site Visits
Dealers Hours Spent Comments
Targeted Visiting
Type
Professional Prevention Partners
Name of Partnering Orgs I Hours Planned Coordinating J Comments
i
Media Plan
Campaign
Owned Media
Earned Media
Events
Comments
Posts
Posts
Operation Dry
4.00
4.00
Water
National Safe
4.00
4.00
Boating Week
Spring Aboard
4.00
4.00
Paddle Safety
4.00
4.00
Week
Other (please
describe)
INSTRIJCTOR INFORMATION
SAW ID
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Email
Development
Complete?
Brandon
Andrew
abrandon@portorchardwa.gov
Yes
PREVENTION GOALS SUMMARY
Total Patrol Hour Goal: 79.00
Total Inspections Goal: 50.00
Count of State Approved Boater Education Classes Planned: 0.00
Sum of Hours for State Approved Boater Education Classes: 0.00
Sum of State Approved Boater Education Classes Planned Attendance: 0.00
Count of Community Events: 2.00
Sum of Community Events Hours: 16.00
Count of Presentations to Schools: 1.00
Sum of Presentation to Schools Hours: 2.00
Count of Presentations to Groups: 3.00
Sum of Presentations to Groups Hours: 12.00
Count of Dealer Visits Planned: 0.00
Sum of Dealer Visits Hours: 0.00
Count of Rental Sites Planned: 0.00
ATTACHMENT B - ALLOWABLE COSTS & EXPENDITURES FOR STATE VESSEL
REGISTRATION FEES & FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
202Allowable
Expenses.pdf
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Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
Allowable Costs & Expenditures
For State Vessel Registration Fees
& Federal Assistance Grants
Updated June 2021
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VESSEL REGISTRATION FEES & GRANT FUNDING
Any item not listed below must be reviewed and found acceptable by the Washington State
Parks Boating Program (Boating Program) before it is considered a valid Recreational Boating
Safety (RBS) expenditure.
UNIT COST APPROVAL
Items with a unit cost of $5,000 or more under the VRF funds and $2500 or more under the FFA
grant must have the prior written approval of Washington State Parks and Recreation
Commission Marine Law Enforcement (MLE) Coordinator.
COST PRORATION
If a cost benefits both your RBS program and other work of your agency, the cost should be
allocated to the RBS Program based on the proportional benefit to the program. The costs may
be allocated using any reasonable documented method.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Agencies that receive Vessel Registration Fees (VRF) are not allowed to charge flat
administrative costs for the administration of the VRF funds as is often done with federal grants.
However, agencies may charge the salaries and benefits costs of actual hours worked by staff
associated with the administration of their dedicated VRF account.
Agencies that receive federal assistance grants from the Boating Program are allowed to charge
indirect (administrative) costs for those funds. If the agency has a federally negotiated indirect
cost rate, they are permitted to charge that against the total salaries + benefits charged to the
federal assistance grants. They must first provide a copy of their current rate agreement to
Parks. If not, then they may charge a de minimums flat rate of 10% or elect not to charge
indirect at all (2 CFR 200.414(f)).
ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES
Grant funds may be used only for activities under WAC 352-65-040, the ten elements necessary
to accomplish the Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) mission. If it is unclear if an expense
meets these criteria, contact State Parks at (360) 902-8845 or Cheri. eel arks.wa. ov to
discuss the item before proceeding.
Allowable expenses include but are not limited to:
• RBS SALARIES
o Time, salaries, benefits and wages 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).
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o RBS Related Local In -Service Training
o Other USCG training courses with prior approval
o Other NASBLA training courses with prior approval
Per Diem travel expenses at state per diem rate in effect for the destination RBS
training, conferences, and meetings. Cost is prorated for percentage of travel /per
diem for RBS purposes /missions only.
RBS EQUIPMENT
Allowable expenses may include the purchase, maintenance and operation of patrol boats and
patrol boat equipment to perform the RBS mission as defined in WAC 352-65-040 only. Any
purchase exceeding $5,000 under the VRF funds must receive prior approval from the
Boating Program. Any purchases exceeding $2,500 under the FIFA grant must receive
prior approval from the Boating Program. All decisions by the Boating Program for
equipment purchases are final.
PATROL VESSELS
Motors and hardware
• Props
• Trailers and maintenance of trailers (repair, tires, winch, cables, power take -off)
• Patrol vessel and engine drive system repairs
• Repair and replacement of equipment on boat (includes de -watering pumps which can
also be used as fire -fighting equipment)
• Tow vehicles (dedicated for 100% RBS use, or prorated for the percentage of time used
for RBS activities)
• Hitch assemblies and installation cost for tow vehicles that are dedicated for 100% RBS
use, or prorated for the percentage of time used for RBS activities
• Anti -freeze fluid
• Batteries and fluid; maintenance and replacement
• Costs related to the maintenance and repair of the vessel
• Costs related to marking and identifying patrol vessels as government owned, which
includes painting, decals and cost of removal and application
• Vessel electrical system repairs and replacement
o Electronic devices: parts and labor for maintenance, repairs to maintain, or
replacement when devices fail, or are no longer serviceable, or when upgrades
are required to meet customary and current standards for law enforcement work
o Devices dedicated to the program such as agency & VHF radios
o Radar units
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o Life jackets, replacement parts (clips, hooks, CO2 cartridges and re -arm kits) and
stenciling/screening of agency name or law enforcement
o Exposures suits
o Fire extinguishers/extinguishing systems
o Visual distress signals
o Navigation lights
o Sounding devices
o Ventilation systems
o Backfire flame arrestor
• Cost of replacement, repair, or regular maintenance of equipment used during operation
and moorage. For example:
o Fenders
o Lines for towing and mooring
o Chafing gear
o Boat hooks
o Towing equipment
o Bilge pumps
o Batteries
o Navigation charts
o Piloting equipment
o Helm fixtures and seats
o Logbooks
o Depth sounders & radar, does not include FUR systems
o Portable fuel tanks and hoses
PATROL VESSEL TRAILERS
• Costs related to maintenance and repair of patrol vessel trailer(s)
• Cost of tires and wheels, including: installation, repair, and balancing; associated
disposal fees
• Electrical system maintenance, repair and replacement
• Hitch and ball repair or replacement
• Hydraulic or electric brake system maintenance, repair and replacement
Oil, grease and lubricants, and associated disposal fees
• Winch maintenance, repair and replacement
BOAT EQUIPMENT
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• Education equipment related to required boating safety equipment for recreational boats
• Promotion of Adventures in Boating classes (including presentation materials, light
refreshments and room rental for classes)
NON -ALLOWABLE COSTS AND EXPENDITURES
• Bullet proof vests are beneficial, however equipment of this nature is not essential for
meeting the established criteria in WAC 352-65-040 nor is it related to the performance
of an RBS program mission and is considered a local agency responsibility to purchase.
• Equipment used in recovery operations (dive equipment, etc.) while being used in an
RBS search or investigation mode are 100% eligible. Once this equipment is used for
recovery operations it must be prorated between RBS missions and recovery missions.
• 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.
NO Homeland security missions (weapons, etc.), or any other equipment determined as
unrelated by the Boating Program is not an allowable expense.
Firefighting equipment is not an allowable expense.
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EXHIBIT C -VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE PROGRAM GUIDANCE FOR MARINE LAW
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
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2021 Vessel
Registration Fee Progi
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Introduction
The purpose of the Vessel Registration Fee (VRF) program is to focus local jurisdiction marine programs
on injury prevention activities around recreational boating safety. These activities include enforcing
RCW 79A.60: Regulation of Recreational Vessels and providing emergency response to boating
accidents. Each marine patrol unit should strive to serve and protect the lives and property of
Washington's recreational boaters. All VRF Funds are awarded based on the potential success and ability
of the local agency to provide such service to the boating community. Recreational Boating Safety (RBS)
programs are evaluated using the criteria published in this document, as well as its ability to meet the
requirements and assurances of WAC 352-65:_Boating Safety Program Approval.
This guidance document is intended to help local marine law enforcement programs understand the
minimum qualifications and requirements to receive vessel registration fees. The document has been
laid out to explain this as simply as possible. The beginning section provides a brief list of the
qualifications and requirements, and the remainder of the document explains each component in more
depth.
The Washington State Parks Boating Program (State Parks) has established different operational goals
for agencies dependent on the population within their jurisdiction (based on 2019 census data).
• Small Agencies — Under 30,000 population
• Medium Agencies — Population between 30,000 and 100,00
• Large Agencies — Populations exceed 100,000.
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State Parks Boating Program Contacts
Washington State Boating Law Administrator Marine Law Enforcement Coordinator
Rob Sendak Matt Stower
Office: 360-902-8836 Office: 360-902-8835
Mobile: 360-628-1876 Mobile: 360-791-4668
Rob.Sendak@parks.wa.Rov Matt_Stowers@parks.wa.gov
Education & Outreach Coordinator Accidents & Reporting
Derek Van Dyke Sherri Sweeney
Office: 360-902-8842 Office: 360-902-8845
Mobile: 360-628-3260 Sherri.Sween_ey-@parks.wa.gov
Derek.Va nDyke @ parks.wa.gov
Communications Consultant MLE Program Coordinator & SOAR Reports
Christina Fremont Cheri Peel
Office: 360- 902-8837 Office: 360-902-8846
Mobile: 360-522-0744 Cheri.Peel@parks.wa.gov
Christina. Fremont@parks.wa.gov
Fiscal Analyst
Mailing Address
Corey Tolar
Washington State Parks Boating Program
Office: 360-902-8843
Attn: MLE Program
Corey.Tolar@parks.wa.Rov
1111 Israel Rd SW
P.O. Box 42650
Administrative Assistant
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
Kendra Harris
Office: 360-902-8832
Physical Address
Kendralee.Harris@parks.wa.gov
11834 Tilley Road South
Olympia, WA 98512
Customer Service Specialist
Nick Walsh
Phone: 360-902-8555
Office: 360-902-8849
Fax: 360-586-6602
Mobile: 360-890-2908
Website: GoBoatingWA.com
Nick.Walsh arks.wa. ov
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
StateParks Boating Program Contacts................................................................................................3
Overview of Agency Eligibility Requirements and Qualifications..........................................................5
Summary of Required Documents and Due Dates....................................................................................................6
Administrative and Financial Requirements........................................................................................7
Annual Agreement —The A-299 Application Form...................................................................................................7
Designated Marine Lead / Conference Attendance / Surveys..................................................................................7
Reporting Recreational Boating Activities and Financial Data..................................................................................8
SOAR—Summary of Activity Reports...................................................................................................................8
Vessel Registration Fee Expenditure Report........................................................................................................8
SupportingFinancial Documents..........................................................................................................................8
Dedicated Account / Limitations on the Use of Funds / Accountability...............................................................8
Linksto local ordinances...........................................................................................................................................9
OperationalRequirements.................................................................................................................9
Officer / Deputy Qualifications / Training / Training Currency.................................................................................9
Vesselsand Equipment...........................................................................................................................................10
BoatingAccident Reporting.....................................................................................................................................11
BoaterAssistance....................................................................................................................................................12
BoatPatrol (Boat Log Hours)...................................................................................................................................12
Minimum Patrol Hour Goals Based on Agency Size............................................................................................13
Enforcement.........................................................................................................................................................13
BoatingSafety Inspections......................................................................................................................................14
Suggested Written Inspections — Minimum Goals.............................................................................................14
Boating Safety Education / Designated Education Officer / Deputy.......................................................................14
Education and Outreach Tactics and Suggested Goals.......................................................................................15
WaterwayMarking....................................................... .......................... .................................................................
17
Accountability............ •.....................................................................................................................
17
Audits......................................................................................................................................................................17
Compliance..............................................................................................................................................................18
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Overview of Agency Eligibility Requirements and
Qualifications
Only counties or local public agencies having jurisdiction over waters used for recreational boating and
possessing the authority to enforce the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative
Code are eligible to apply to receive vessel registration fees. Participating agencies must:
Administrative & Financial Requirements
1. Sign an annual agreement with State Parks.
2. Designate a "Marine Lead": A single point of contact that oversees the day-to-day program
operations, commits to attend the annual marine law enforcement conference, and responds to
surveys sent by State Parks.
3. Designate a "Marine Supervisor": A single point of contact that has administrative authority
over the marine program for the agency.
4. Report recreational boating safety activities and certain financial data to State Parks.
5. Place all vessel registration fees into a dedicated account, agree to spend them only on eligible
expenses and agree to accountability requirements.
6. Provide digital links to all local ordinances regulating recreational boating.
Operational Requirements
7. Employ Officers / Deputies commissioned to enforce Washington state law.
8. Send all marine Officers / Deputies through the Washington State Parks Basic Marine Law
Enforcement Academy.
9. Maintain annual training qualification currency for each participating Officer / Deputy.
10. Provide the appropriate vessels and equipment to carry out the operational requirements.
11. Report all boating accidents that occur within the jurisdiction (that meet minimum criteria)
pursuant to RCW 79A.60.200, RCW 79A.60.220 and WAC 352-70.
12. Respond and provide assistance to boaters for on -water emergencies, complaints, and
accidents.
13. Commit to a minimum number of hours patrolling the waters used by recreational boaters
during peak boating season.
14. Actively enforce Washington's boating safety laws and regulations.
15. Conduct vessel safety inspections for recreational boaters.
16. Provide a boating safety education and outreach program and designate at least one Officer /
Deputy to receive the Adventures in Boating Instructor training and to manage the program.
17. Place and maintain aids to navigation as legislated buy local ordinances.
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Administrative & Financial Requirements
Annual Agreement — The A-299 Application Form
Each agency is required sign an agreement with State Parks by submitting a complete A-299 application
form. The A-299 contains several informational fields that must be filled out completely to be
considered and aids in the continued approval of the agency's program. These forms are due each year
by October 15. Agencies must provide information on their current staff, training, an inventory of
vessels, and the anticipated patrol schedule. The form also defines the specific requirements your
agency is committing to in exchange for vessel registration fees. This form, and instructions on how to
fill it out, is located at http://mle.parks.wa. ov .
Designated Marine Lead / Conference Attendance / Surveys
Each agency has a unique and different operational environment that offer a variety of solutions to
ensure Marine Law Enforcement (MLE) unit operations, enforcement, fiscal and administrative functions
are conducted according to best practices. Some agencies may have a Lieutenant serving the MLE Unit
Supervisor and crew member conducting vessel operations and patrols. Other agencies may have a
Sergeant as a supervisor and different crew member conducting vessel operations.
Recognizing this, State Parks requires each agency to designate a "Marine Lead", which is the person
responsible for the day-to-day operations of its marine program and acts as the point -of -contact with
State Parks on all issues and matters related to that agency's MLE unit. While the Sheriff or Chief of
Police is ultimately responsible for ensuring their agency is meeting all the program requirements, the
Marine Lead is the person implementing their guidance and communicating that to other Marine Unit
members, State Parks, and the public.
The Marine Lead is responsible to:
• Ensure all required reports are completed and submitted to State Parks within due date
guidelines.
• Submit personnel names to attend training courses and conferences.
• Attend the annual fall conference.
• Ensure that B.O.A.T. Currency training is conducted and reported to State Parks.
• Utilize Marine SECTOR within their agency.
• Communicate with State Parks on all matters and issues which may arise around recreational
boating safety and marine law enforcement.
• Respond to surveys from State Parks.
State Parks also requires the agency to designate a "Marine Supervisor", which is the person with
administrative supervision of the agency's MLE program.
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Reporting Recreational Boating Activities and Financial Data
SOAR — Summary of Activity Reports
A Summary of Activities Report (SOAR) form must be submitted at least quarterly to State Parks.
However, agencies are invited to report activities daily, weekly, or monthly. This form, and instructions
on how to fill it out, is located at htt.p://mle.parks.wa.,gpy_/.
Vessel Registration Fee Expenditure Report
This annual report form must be submitted by October 15 each year to State Parks. The form fulfills the
requirements of WAC 352-65-040(9) which requires each participating agency to submit an annual
account of program expenditures showing the amount of vessel registration fees received, spent, and
remaining in their dedicated account. They must also show the amount of "local spending' on
recreational boating safety activities. "Local spending" is the amount agencies spend on the RBS mission
and cannot come from other grant sources. Local spending is required because RCW 88.02 650 specifies
that "[VRF] Funds may not supplant local funds used for boating safety programs". This form, and
instructions on how to fill it out, is located at http://mle.parks.wa.ggvL.
Supporting Financial Documents
Every Vessel Registration Fee (VRF) Expenditure Report must be accompanied with the following
reports:
Financial System Report: A report from the agency financial system (not Excel) showing a
dedicated account for the deposit of state VRF funds received from the Office of State Treasurer
(Enclosure 4).
VRF Fund Balance Report: A report showing the fund balance of the dedicated account
(Enclosure 5). The VRF fund balance on this system -generated report should match the bottom
line on the VRF report ("Total Remaining Balance of State VRF funds for Fiscal Year").
Dedicated Account / Limitations on the Use of Funds / Accountability
Participating agencies must deposit VRF funds allocated by the state treasurer, under RCW 88.02.650,
into an account dedicated solely for boating safety purposes, which include all activities or expenditures
identified in this section. See the document "Allowable Costs & Expenditures for State Vessel
Registration Fees & Federal Assistance Grants" for a thorough explanation of eligible expenses located
at http://mle.parks.wa. ov_.
Vessel Registration Fees are intended to increase the education and enforcement efforts of local
agencies and stimulate greater local participation in boating safety. They cannot be used to fund any
activities except those that are part of the recreational boating safety mission.
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Agencies may charge actual, direct administrative costs to the VRF account - such as staff hours it takes
to fill out forms, or to maintain the dedicated account - but may not charge administrative fees based on
an estimated percentage.
Participating agencies must maintain accurate annual records of activities and expenditures of their
boating safety programs. Those records must be provided to State Parks consistent with their
agreement, or upon request. The agency must also permit State Parks to audit the use of funds in
accordance with generally accepted audit practices and standards.
Links to local ordinances
When the local jurisdiction adopts ordinances governing recreational boating, the ordinances must be at
least as restrictive, but may be more restrictive than Washington state boating laws and regulations.
Participating agencies must submit a web link to all such ordinances to State Parks using the designated
field in the A-299 Form.
Operational Requirements
Officer / Deputy Qualifications / Training / Training Currency
Participating agencies must provide Officers / Deputies with law enforcement certificates from the
Criminal Justice Training Commission which authorizes them to enforce all boating laws and regulations.
All Officers / Deputies must maintain a current Washington State Peace Officers Certification.
Participating agencies are responsible for acquiring the required training for all RBS Officers / Deputies.
Washington State Parks provides two or more Basic Marine Law Enforcement Academies each year to
help agencies fulfill this requirement. These courses are provided at no charge. They are taught in the
spring - usually one in Western Washington and one in Eastern Washington. Officers / Deputies may
attend other basic boating safety training, if approved by State Parks. Those approved courses are the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC), Marine Law Enforcement Training Program
(MLETP), or National Association of Boating Law Administrator's (NASBLA) Boat Crewman course (BCM).
Such training must be acquired within one year of initiating a new boating safety program and within
one year for each newly assigned boating safety Officer / Deputy.
Washington State Parks' Marine Law Enforcement Training Academy is accredited through the NASBLA's
Boat Operation and Training (BOAT) Program. As a term of accreditation, State Parks must ensure that
all active marine Officers / Deputies maintain proficiency in basic RBS skills. This is important because
these skills are perishable but critical to operate in a marine environment. All agencies must submit a
BOAT Currency Requirements Report Form for all active personnel listed in the A-299. These reports are
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submitted at least annually with the A-299 but may be updated throughout the year. This form, and
instructions on how to fill it out, is located at htt mle. arks.wa, ov .
Agencies which have not completed all currency training tasks required may submit a statement of
explanation and attach it to the A-299 form. State Parks recognizes that many different circumstances
could prevent training from being completed (wildfires, maintenance issues, staffing shortfalls, etc.).
Each circumstance will be evaluated on its own merits.
Agencies are required to list any additional training courses their personnel have completed on the A-
299 web form. This helps State Parks in maintaining an up-to-date database of marine law enforcement
capabilities across the state and helps identify training subjects and courses that are needed, but not
offered within the state.
Vessels and Equipment
Agencies must supply the necessary boating safety patrol equipment, including vessels capable of
serving the minimum requirements outlined in this guidance. Patrol vessels must be properly marked
and properly equipped as provided in chapter 88.02 RCW and chapter 352-60 WAC. Agencies are also
required to provide State Parks with an inventory of all vessels along with details for how they are
equipped each year by filling out the A-299 form. Information required on that form includes:
• Vessels: State Parks requires the following data on each vessel:
o Vessel name
o Manufacturer
o Radio equipped (Y/N): Radio equipped means the vessel has an agency radio installed
or "hardwired" Non -radio equipped boats are vessels that do not have radios installed.
Portable radios may be carried on these boats, but they would be considered non -radio
equipped. Examples include personal watercraft, drift boats, Jon boats, kayaks, and
inflatable rafts (motorized or non -motorized).
o SECTOR equipped (Y/N): SECTOR equipped boats are the patrol vessels in your agency
that are SECTOR equipped with a computer or tablet plus printer and scanner (installed
or "hardwired" to include portable cased units). Non -SECTOR equipped boats are
vessels that do not have a computer, tablet, printer installed or if these are not carried
aboard as a cased kit.
o Model
o Length
o Propulsion type
o Horsepower
o Year
o Funds used to purchase the vessel (local, state, or federal)
o Percent of time employed for the RBS mission.
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NOTE: Vessels purchased with state or federal dollars must be sold at the end of their useful life,
consistent with the local agency's policies and procedures. Once a vessel is sold it should be
removed from the Patrol Vessel list as quickly as possible. If the agency is selling a vessel that
was purchased with federal grant dollars provided by State Parks you must notify State Parks
60 days in advance of the sale date.
• Vehicles (trucks, cars, SUVs, ATVs): The number of other patrol vehicles assigned to the marine
services unit and the percentage they are used for RBS activities.
o Vehicle type
o Manufacturer
o SECTOR/Radio equipped
o Model
o Year
o Funds used for purchase.
o Percent of time employed for the RBS mission.
• Aircraft: The number of aircraft in your agency and the percentage they are used for RBS
activities.
o Aircraft type
o Manufacturer
o SECTOR/Radio equipped
o Model
o Year
o Funds used for purchase.
o Percent of time employed for the RBS mission.
• Equipment valued at $5000.00 (i.e., engines, electronics, etc.): Agencies are required to update
their inventory of durable items defined as having a cost or value of $5000.00 or more. Only
items listed under "allowable expenses" are permitted (see "Allowable Expense Guidance"
document for full details).
o Type of equipment
o Manufacturer
o Model
o Year
o Funds used for purchase (local, state, federal)
Boating Accident Reporting
Participating agencies are required to submit accident reports to State Parks in compliance with RCW
79A.60.200, RCW 79A.60.220 and WAC 352-70.
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minimum number of hours per year. Seethe note below.
Minimum Patrol Hour Goals Based on Agency Size
• Small agencies - 133 hours
• Medium agencies - 255 hours
• Large agencies - 436 hours
NOTE: State Parks recognizes that Washington State experiences a diverse boating season. Various areas
of the state have increased boating activities due to recreation fishing, hunting and pleasure crafting.
Because of its diverse landscapes and seasons, State Parks acknowledges that the traditional peak
boating season remains during the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day but is not exclusive to
that time frame. State Parks has collected data for patrol hours performed by all participating over a
period of years and has established the average boat log hours for agencies based on jurisdiction
population size according to the U.S. Census. Patrol hours can be a combination of Boat Log and Ramp -
side hours.
Patrol hours is considered a critical metric. It is used by State Parks to determine if an
agency is complying with the minimum requirements. Failing to achieve the minimum
number of hours of patrol (based on size) could be a factor in determining ineligibility for
vessel registration fees.
Example patrol schedule
Boat Patrol Schedule
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Patrol
Hours
# of
Officers /
Deputies
# of
-
Vessels
Patrol Season Beginning Date
Patrol Season Ending Date
Enforcement
Participating agencies must enforce safety equipment, vessel operation, noise level, navigation, harbor
improvements (as authorized and placed through local ordinances), and registration laws as specified in
Title 88 RCW, and as specified in local codes or ordinances. Agencies must also document and report the
numbers of warnings and citations they issue for each type of boating violation in the Summary of
Activity Report — except those issued through SECTOR.
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NOTES
• Any Officers / Deputies designated as Certified Boating Education Instructors must be listed as
Instructors qualified for the Adventures in Boating course by the State Parks Education and
Outreach coordinator.
• State Parks considers education and outreach activities a key component of preventing boating
injuries and fatalities. Classroom instruction, school presentations and participation in
community events, Dealer and Rental site visits, and effective use of media are crucial to
preventing boating accidents and fatalities. Agencies are not required to engage in all education
and outreach activities described below but should pursue a mix of tactics appropriate for their
area of operation.
Education and Outreach Tactics and Suggested Goals
• Education Classes: Classroom instruction of the Adventures in Boating course sanctioned by
Washington State Parks that qualifies passing students to obtain a Mandatory Boater Education
Card.
■ Small = 15 students, 1 Class
■ Medium = 20 students, 1 Class
■ Large = 50 students, 1 Class
• Boating Safety Presentations to Groups: Presentations to various groups such as yacht clubs,
kayak clubs, anglers, and any groups that use boats on the water.
■ Small = 10 hours
• Medium = 15 hours
■ Large = 25 hours
• Boating Safety Presentations to Schools: Presentations to local public and or private schools K-
12, and colleges / universities.
■ Small = 10 hours
■ Medium = 15 hours
• Large = 25 hours
• Vessel Rental Site Visits: Visits to local vessel rental sites intended to ensure employees and
renters are following guidance on the Motor Vessel Rental Safety Checklist. These can also be
site visits to businesses that rent out kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, or other small non -
motorized craft. The intent of visits in this case is to emphasize basic safety behaviors such as
encouraging renters to always wear a life jacket and encouraging boating in low hazard areas.
Small = 2
■ Medium = 4
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stories in the newspaper, radio, and television. Agencies should also count the number of
recreational boating safety posts on the social media channels of partner organizations when
the agency can show that the posts are the result of interaction with that partner.
■ Small = 4
■ Medium = 8
• Large = 16
Campaigns: See SOAR for reporting requirements. Goals for all agencies, regardless of size, is
participation in these campaigns. The State Parks Recreational Boating Safety communications staff will
distribute content to all agencies for each of the campaigns making participation quick and simple.
These campaigns can have a powerful impact if all agencies participate.
• Operation Dry Water cam ain is a national campaign focused on the deterrence of
boating under the influence. Participation in this campaign is mandatory for all agencies
that receive a federal assistance grant. It is a combination of emphasis patrols and
media the weekend before the Fourth of July.
• Spring Aboard Campaign was a national campaign but is now a state campaign designed
to encourage all boaters to take a recreational boating safety class. It occurs in late
March.
■ National Safe Boating Week is a nationally observed week focused on encouraging all
boaters to wear their lifejackets and other best practices for optimal safety. In addition
to media posts, agencies are encouraged to participate in "Wear IT" events. This
campaign is sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council.
■ Safe Paddling Week is a campaign sponsored by the Washington State Parks
Recreational Boating Safety Program. The purpose of the week is to elevate awareness
around basic paddling safety behaviors such as always wearing a PFD, obtaining training,
etc.
Waterway Marking
Participating agencies should report the total number of Aids to Navigation (ATONs) that they are
responsible for within their jurisdiction on the SOAR. Do not count ATON's emplaced / maintained by
the USCG, Corps of Engineers or other Federal agencies. The county or local jurisdiction will use only
those waterway markers which conform to the uniform state waterway marking system as identified,
found in chapter 352-66 WAC.
Accountability
Audits
All agencies will be audited on a periodic rotating basis. When your agency is slated for an audit, the
State Parks Marine Law Enforcement Coordinator will contact your agency to schedule a time. You will
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