Medium PriorityPublic Safetyopen
River patrol boat and DNR grant
Summary
The sheriff's office got council backing to pursue a no-match state grant covering fuel, maintenance and crew costs for a river patrol craft acquired with a FEMA port security grant — returning county river patrol to the water for the first time in 25 years.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No county match required — the state reimburses actual season costs in October.
✅Who benefits
Boaters and riverfront communities who gain water-based law enforcement coverage.
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