To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: November 3, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Richard Angley |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Nash Gonzalez |
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707-234-6650 |
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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 Service Agreement Between the County of Sonoma and the County of Mendocino, to Which Mendocino County Will Serve as a Subrecipient and Provide Services in Collaboration with Sonoma County Under California Energy Commission Grant No. GEO-25-001, for the Amount of Thirty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twelve Dollars ($39,212), with a Term through June 29, 2029, to Generate Comprehensive Datasets and Geospatial Analysis
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Services Agreement between the County of Sonoma and County of Mendocino for Mendocino County to serve as a subrecipient and provide services in collaboration with Sonoma County under California Energy Commission Grant No. GEO-25-001, for the amount of thirty-nine thousand two hundred twelve dollars ($39,212), with a term through June 29, 2029; authorize Department Head to approve future subrecipient Agreement amendments that does not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
Due to the increasing demand for clean firm power in the California energy market, coupled with the rapid pace of innovation in the geothermal industry, interest has greatly increased in exploration and development of geothermal resources within the Region. Currently, the industry has limited visibility into the surface compatibility of development, which may lead to the risk of developing in areas that are not viable. Ultimately, extending permitting timeframes and increasing project risk. On March 18, 2026, the County of Sonoma entered into grant agreement No. GEO-25-001, to generate comprehensive datasets and geospatial analysis through the development of a cutting-edge three-dimensional subsurface models, provide county staff direct exposure to next-generation technologies, and foster meaningful engagement within the community and tribal partners to enhance local capacity for geothermal planning and permitting in the Sonoma-Lake-Mendocino region. The subrecipient agreement received by the County of Mendocino will establish a collaborative regional effort to conduct geothermal studies that evaluate physical and environmental constraints, while incorporating tribal and stakeholder engagement to identify suitable sites for large-scale geothermal energy projects.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve the subrecipient agreement and provide staff with directions.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County
Supervisorial District: All
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Grant Agreement No. GEO-25-001 |
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current f/y cost: Not to exceed $39,212.00 |
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budget clarification: Services provided are fully grant funded |
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annual recurring cost: n/a |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Sara McBurney, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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