TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Xuyen Mallela
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kelly Hansen
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Submittal of the Application for the California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant Program to the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), for the Mendocino Evacuation Safety Improvements Project in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,235,115.02, Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to Execute the Grant Agreement and Submit all Documents if Awarded
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt resolution ratifying the submission of the application for the California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant Program to the to the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), for the Mendocino Evacuation Safety Improvements Project in the amount not to exceed $1,235,115.02, authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the grant agreement and submit all documents if awarded; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board has previously authorized the submittal of numerous grant projects to the CAL FIRE Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant Program.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Mendocino County Evacuation Safety Improvements grant proposal submitted in January 2024 to CAL FIRE's California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant Program in the amount of $1,235,115.02 is a multi-faceted effort that proposes: (1) fuels reduction along two vital evacuation routes, (2) a County-wide evacuation plan update, and (3) funding to sustain and grow the County's outreach and education activities throughout the year to promote fire prevention and preparedness. Once completed, the project will result in safer evacuation routes for coastal and inland communities, improv...
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