To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: February 24, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Tony Rakes |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement with the Mendocino County Fire Chiefs Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (MCFCA), in the Amount not to Exceed $461,701.19, of Measure D, Mendocino County Camping Transient Occupancy Tax Fund Balance, to Support Fire Prevention, Suppression, Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and Directly Related Operational Programs as Authorized under Health and Safety Code Section 13860 et seq and as Detailed in the Attached County of Mendocino Funding Agreement, Effective Upon Signing through June 30, 2029
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Mendocino County Fire Chiefs Association in the amount of $461,701.19 in Measure D funding, to support fire prevention, suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and related operational programs as authorized under Health and Safety Code Section 13860 et seq and as detailed in the attached County of Mendocino Funding Agreement, effective upon signing through June 30, 2029; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
In March 2020, Mendocino County voters approved Measure D, which imposed a transient occupancy tax on visitors staying in private campgrounds or recreational vehicle parks located in unincorporated areas of the County, and also approved Measure E, a non-binding measure advising the County to allocate the 25% of revenues raised by Measure D to be spent based on the recommendation of the fire chiefs of the recognized fire agencies in Mendocino County. The Board approved a retention of $292,977.75 in Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The board also approved a retention of $168,723.44 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Summary of Request:
In 2024 and 2025, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors approved Measure D tax allocations for Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2024-25. These allocations included funds to the Mendocino County Fire Chiefs Association, totaling $461,701.19 to support fire prevention, suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and related operational programs. Through the proposed Agreement, funds will be issued to the Mendocino County Fire Chiefs Association.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative action.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: General Fund |
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current f/y cost: $461,701.19 |
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budget clarification: This is part of the approved budget. |
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annual recurring cost: Based on annual revenues and appropriations. |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: February 24, 2026 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 26-010 |
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