DATE: December 14, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
Steven E. White, Director, Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, for 2020-2021 Fire Prevention Grant Program funds to create two fuel breaks along Auberry Road and Peterson Road in Eastern Fresno County, effective upon execution through March 15, 2025 ($4,074,000).
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Governing Body Resolution, Nondiscrimination Compliance Statement, and Drug Free Workplace Certification.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the recommended actions would allow the Departments of Public Health (DPH) and Public Works and Planning (PWP) to receive California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Fire Prevention Grant Program funds. The grant will fund the establishment of two fuel breaks that will create a gap in fuel continuity during a fire, while providing road access to ingress and egress for first responders and the public, with no increase in Net County Cost. 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 to construct two new shaded fuel breaks, which would reduce potential wildfire hazards.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The recommended revenue agreement represents a grant award in the amount of $4,074,000. The competitive grant allocation does not require matching funds; however, DPH proposes to utilize $109,300 in Health Realignment to offset Department staff costs associated ...
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