To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: November 3, 2026
Department Contact: Richard Angley Phone: 707-234-6650 Department Contact: Nash Gonzalez Phone: 707-234-6650
Item Type: Consent Agenda 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 compr...
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