County of Fresno - File #: 16-1060

• File #: 16-1060
• Name: Local Emergency - Tree Mortality
• In control: Administrative Office
• On agenda: 8/9/2016
• Final action: 8/9/2016
• Enactment #: Resolution No. 16-320, Resolution No. 16-321
• Title: 1. Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the extremely high levels of tree mortality and hazardous conditions created by the drought and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to mitigate risk of falling trees and increased fire hazard. 2. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute service agreements and other documents, subject to review and approval by County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, necessary for the identification, removal, and disposal of dying and dead trees in Fresno County for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. 3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Department of Public Works and Planning - Grants, Tree Mortality 2016 Org 55125200 in the amount of $1,650,000 (4/5 vote). 4. Approve and authorize Clerk to the Board to Execute Budget Transfer No. 3 transferring FY 2016-17 appropriations within the General Fu...
• Sponsors: Angel Lopez

Date	Action By	Action	Result
8/9/2016	Board of Supervisors	Conducted Hearings	Pass

DATE: August 9, 2016

TO: Board of Supervisors

SUBMITTED BY: Jean M. Rousseau, County Administrative Officer/
Emergency Services Director

David Pomaville, Director
Department of Public Health

Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning

Robert W. Bash, Director/Chief Information Officer
Internal Services Department

SUBJECT: Continuation of Tree Mortality Local Emergency Status in Fresno County

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TITLE
1. Adopt Resolution proclaiming continuation of the local emergency status relating to the extremely high levels of tree mortality and hazardous conditions created by the drought and request that the Governor continue to provide resources and support to mitigate risk of falling trees and increased fire hazard.

2. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute service agreements and other documents, subject to review and approval by County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, necessary for the identification, removal, and disposal of dying and dead trees in Fresno County for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.

3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Department of Public Works and Planning - Grants, Tree Mortality 2016 Org 55125200 in the amount of $1,650,000 (4/5 vote).

4. Approve and authorize Clerk to the Board to Execute Budget Transfer No. 3 transferring FY 2016-17 appropriations within the General Fund, Interest and Miscellaneous Expenditures Org 2540 from account 7295, Professional & Specialized Services ($500,000) to General Fund, Tree Mortality 2016 Org 55125200, account 7295 in the amount of $500,000.

REPORT
Approval of the first recommended action will ensure the local emergency status remains in effect and permit the potential recovery of eligible costs. Due to the proclamation of local emergency status, California Government Code Section 25502.7 authorizes your Board to direct the Purchasing Manager to engage indepen...