TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Xuyen Mallela
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Travis Killmer
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Final Acceptance and Confirming Completion of the Mendocino County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Resolution authorizing final acceptance and confirming completion of the Mendocino County Community Wildfire Protection Plan; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any grant close out documents or other necessary documents related to this grant; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On November 9, 2021 the Board adopted Resolution 21-156, which included the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan is to increase resilience to disasters and reduce or eliminate long-term impacts such as loss of life, injury, damage to and loss of property, suffering, and hardship, by lessening the impact of future disasters.
The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) serves as a strategic framework to reduce wildfire risk to local communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. It identifies and prioritizes areas for fuel reduction, supports emergency response planning, and strengthens coordination among agencies. By engaging the community in preparedness efforts, the CWPP enhances overall wildfire resilience and helps secure eligibility for related state and federal funding.
The Community Wildfire Protection Plan was developed in collaboration with the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services, Mendocino County Fire Safe Council (MCFSC), CalFIRE, The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), the Mendocino County Resource Conservation Di...
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