To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: March 25, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Xuyen Mallela |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Darcie Antle |
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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 Environmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS), in the Amount of $67,260, for Consulting Services for Phase 1 of the Orr Springs Fuels Reduction Project, Effective Upon Contract Execution, through October 4, 2025
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Environmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS), in the amount of $67,260, for consulting services for Phase 1 of the Orr Springs Fuels Reduction Project, effective upon contract execution, through October 4, 2025; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
No previous actions.
Summary of Request:
The Orr Springs Road Fuels Reduction Project is a comprehensive, two-phase initiative funded by the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to reduce wildfire risks along Orr Springs Road and Comptche-Ukiah Road. The project will cover both road segments, from the eastern end of Orr Springs Road to the western end of Comptche-Ukiah Road, to address wildfire hazards effectively.
The project’s primary goal is to create safe routes for residents to enter and exit during wildfires and other emergencies by enhancing safety and reducing the chances of blocked or impassable roads during fires. The project seeks to minimize the potential loss of life and property. Additionally, it aims to improve access for firefighting personnel during fire incidents, thereby enhancing their response and suppression efforts.
This agreement contracts with a qualified consultant to carry out the Phase I scope of work. This phase includes conducting a route survey to identify and mark trees for removal, contacting landowners of approximately 183 parcels in the project area to secure access agreements as need, and developing a project operations and maintenance plan. Furthermore, revised project maps will be created to identify landowners who did not agree to provide property access and complete the necessary CEQA environmental review actions.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative action.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County
Supervisorial District: District 5
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: FEMA HMGP Grant, CalOES Supplemental Grant Sub Award, Match Funds |
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current f/y cost: 67,260 |
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budget clarification: FEMA HMGP Grant, 25% Match Funds |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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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: March 25, 2025 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 25-022 |
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