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File #: 21-0338    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 3/8/2021 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 3/23/2021 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Resolution Approving an Allocation of Funding in the Amount of $10,808,000 and an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and Any Amendments Thereto from the CDBG-MIT Program to Fund County Emergency Communication Improvement Projects
Attachments: 1. Resolution 21-033, 2. CDBG DR Mit Rip Resolution 3-1-21, 3. San Hedrin Tower NOI, 4. New 911 Dispatch Bunker NOI, 5. Emergency Communications Resilience NOI, 6. Emergency Communications Facility Hardening NOI

 

To:  Board of Supervisors

FromExecutive Office

Meeting DateMarch 23, 2021

 

Department Contact:  

Carmel J. Angelo

Phone: 

463-4441

Department Contact:  

Darcie Antle

Phone: 

463-4441

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: n/a

 

 

Agenda Title:

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Adoption of Resolution Approving an Allocation of Funding in the Amount of $10,808,000 and an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and Any Amendments Thereto from the CDBG-MIT Program to Fund County Emergency Communication Improvement Projects

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt Resolution Approving an Allocation of Funding in the Amount of $10,808,000 and an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and Any Amendments thereto from the CDBG-MIT Program to Fund County Emergency Communication Improvement Projects; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

No previous board action.                     

 

Summary of Request

The Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure Program (CDBG-DR MIT-RIP) program assists local jurisdictions with mitigation-related infrastructure needs to support risk reduction from the three primary hazards (wildfire, flooding, and earthquake) as established within the Mitigation Needs Assessment. The program prioritizes projects that impact vulnerable and Low to Moderate Income (LMI) populations as well as those located inside the Most Impacted and Distressed (MID or documented to impact the MID. Per the grant requirements, 50% of the funds are required to benefit the MID, 50% of the funds are required to be spent in the MID, and 50% of the funds are required to benefit LMI persons. Consideration is given to certain costs typically related to emergency management, disaster response, or disaster preparedness that are not generally eligible for CDBG funding but provide a demonstrable benefit to the community per the definition of a mitigation activity.

 

The County submitted Notice of Intent for the following projects in December 2020.

 

New 911 Dispatch Bunker

Requested Amount $2,777,000

 

To purchase and install a prefabricated bunker-type structure adjacent to the County Probation Department Building to house 911 switching equipment which is vital to the County’s emergency response activities.

 

Emergency Communications Resilience

Requested Amount $6,000,000

 

To improve reliability and resiliency of its microwave and radio communications systems through the procurement and installation of higher capacity, upgraded microwave equipment including microwave radios, waveguides, power supplies, ethernet, and routers, and the establishment of a redundant microwave communications loop by adding new microwave equipment to connect the Fort Bragg site with the Matheson Peak site to ensure County-wide connectivity and prevent widespread communications outages should one tower location be out of operation for any reason. In total, 16 sites will receive upgraded equipment during project implementation.

 

Emergency Communications Facility Hardening

Requested Amount $971,000

 

To improve resiliency of microwave and radio communications system equipment from wildfire and other hazard events via various on-site improvements including new equipment shelter structures, access road improvements, new fencing, aggressive fuels reduction, and the installation of new generators and transfer switches to upgrade and replace end of life generators.

 

San Hedrin Tower Power Line Improvements and Site Hardening

Requested Amount $1,060,000

 

To replace existing failing power line poles which serve an existing microwave and radio communications tower located on Mount San Hedrin in Mendocino County. The County will also improve the existing equipment housing structure, as many structural, shell, mechanical and electrical systems have reached end-of-life and continue to deteriorate, to ensure that all necessary communications equipment housed on site is protected from both natural hazards such as wildfire as well as inclement weather events such as heavy rains and snow storms.

 

This resolution gives the Chief Executive Officer authority to execute, enter into, and deliver all project agreements and documents necessary for the grant, if awarded.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Return to staff for alternative handling                     

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

vote requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/disaster-recovery-programs/cdbg-dr/cdbg-mit-2017/index.shtml#cdbg-mit

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: n/a

budgeted in current f/y: N/A

current f/y cost: n/a

if no, please describe:

annual recurring cost: n/a

revenue agreement: N/A

 budget clarification: No cost to County, potential revenue if projects are awarded

 Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes

 

CEO Liaison: Executive Office

 

 

CEO Review: Yes 

 

 

CEO Comments:

 

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I

Final Status:Adopted

Date: March 24, 2021

Executed Item Type: Resolution   Number: 21-033