DATE: April 17, 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: Retroactive 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 Local Assistance for Tree Mortality Grant Program funds, effective July 1, 2017 through January 31, 2020 ($880,133).
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Governing Body Resolution.
3. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute professional 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 dead and dying trees in Fresno County for an amount not to exceed $12,120,532.
REPORT
Approval of the first and second recommended actions would 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. In addition, LATM funds will count towards the County's 25% cost share requirement under the California Disaster Assistance Act Program (CDAA), with no Net County Cost. Approval of the third recommended action will increase the Purchasing Manager's previous Board authorization to contract for services related to tree mortality from $6,600,000 to $12,120,532. This item pertains to locations in District 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, the County would decline funding that is eligible to be leveraged for additional funding through CDAA, as LATM funds would serve as the required 25% cost share.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The recommended revenue agreement is retroactive to July 1...
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