DATE: March 9, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Pomaville, Director, Department of Public Health
Steven E. White, Director, Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Retroactive Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, for Local Assistance for Tree Mortality Grant Program funds, effective July 1, 2020 through January 31, 2022, total not to exceed $149,494.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will allow the County to receive Local Assistance for Tree Mortality Grant Program (LATM) funds for the removal of dead and dying trees that pose a threat to public roadways and public infrastructure. The County also receives California Disaster Assistance Act Program (CDAA) funds for the removal and disposal of dead and dying trees; however, CDAA only covers 75% of costs. The California Office of Emergency services allows the County to utilize LATM funds to cover the remaining 25% cost share requirement. This item pertains to locations in District Five.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended action, the County would decline
funding that would help expedite the removal of dead and dying trees that pose a threat to public roadways and public infrastructure, as well as count towards the County's 25% cost share requirement under CDAA.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The recommended revenue agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2020 to allow Counties to submit additional reimbursement requests. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE) required submittal of the non-competitive program application by November 16, 2020 and the agreement was received on January 20, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net...
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