DATE: February 6, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Pomaville, Director
Department of Public Health
Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Application for Tree Mortality Grant Program Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Department of Public Health to submit a grant application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Local Assistance for Tree Mortality Grant Program, effective July 1, 2017 through January 31, 2020 ($880,133).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will authorize the submittal of a non-competitive grant application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE) to continue the identification, removal, and disposal of dead and dying trees that pose a threat to public health and safety. In addition, the Local Assistance for Tree Mortality Grant Program (LATM) funds will be a part of the County's 25% cost share requirement under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), with no Net County Cost. This item pertains to locations in District 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended action, the County would not be eligible to draw down additional CDAA monies using the LATM funds to continue contracting for the identification, removal, and disposal of dead and dying trees.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. If the application were approved, Cal FIRE would provide $880,133 in LATM funds that would allow the County to drawdown an additional $2,640,399 in CDAA funding to support the County's Tree Mortality Program. CDAA requires a cost share of 25% of project activities; California Office of Emergency Services will allow LATM funds to be a part of the cost share requirement. Awards are expected in April 2018, and if awarded, the Departments would return with an agreement for your Board's consideration.
DISCUSSION:
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