To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: February 6, 2024
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Department Contact: |
Xuyen Mallela |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Kelly Hansen |
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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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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, improve safety for firefighters and first responders, and bolster public outreach efforts that provide education and resources for living in fire-adapted communities.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve and provide direction to staff and return item to staff for alternative handling.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: CAL FIRE grant revenue if awarded |
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current f/y cost: Total grant revenue $1,235,115.02 if awarded |
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budget clarification: Total grant revenue $1,235,115.02 if awarded |
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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: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: February 6, 2024 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution |
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Number: 24-018 |
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