DATE: December 17, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Grant Application and Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Retroactively approve and authorize the Department of Public Works and Planning's submittal of an online grant application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for FY 2023-2024 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program funds for the removal and disposal of hazard trees and ground fuels along roads and within unincorporated communities, in the amount of $3,000,000;
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Revenue Agreement with CAL FIRE for FY 2023-2024 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program funds for the removal and disposal of hazard trees and ground fuels along roads and within communities, in the amount of $3,000,000, effective upon execution through March 15, 2030; and
3. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Governing Body Resolution.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the recommended actions would allow the Department of Public Works and Planning (Department) to receive FY 2023-2024 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program funds for the treatment of approximately 722 acres in roadside clearance, and the removal of dead or dying hazard trees that are within 300 feet of permanent private structures and infrastructures. This item pertains to locations in District 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, the County would not be eligible for funding. However, the Wildfire Prevention Grant Program is the only available grant funding source, at this time, that allows for removal and disposal of dead or dying trees along roads and on private property.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The recommen...
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