DATE: January 8, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Jean M. Rousseau, County Administrative Officer / Emergency Services Director
Steven E. White, Director, Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Purchasing Manager's Authorization, Budget Resolution, and Continuation of Tree Mortality Local Emergency Status in Fresno County
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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 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 $13,510,564.
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2018-19 appropriations and estimated revenues for Public Works and Planning - Grants Org 5512 in the amount of $1,390,032 for the identification, removal, and disposal of dead and dying trees in the County (4/5 vote).
REPORT
Approval of the first recommended action will ensure the local emergency status remains in effect and permit the potential recovery of eligible costs. Approval of the second recommended action will increase the Purchasing Manager's previous Board authorization to contract for services related to tree mortality from $12,120,532 to $13,510,564. Approval of the third recommended action will increase appropriations and estimated revenues, allowing the continued contracting for the removal of dead and dying trees in high hazard areas that are within 300 feet of permanent private structures, roadways, and public or private infrastructure on either the State Route 168 or 180 corridors, w...
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