DATE: January 12, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Jean M. Rousseau, County Administrative Officer / Emergency Services Director
SUBJECT: Continuation of Tree Mortality Local Emergency Status in Fresno County and Purchasing Manager's Authorization
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 continue executing 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 $17,756,484.
REPORT
Approval of the first recommended action will ensure the local emergency status remains in effect and allows for the 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 $15,190,564 to $17,756,484. This item pertains to locations in District 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
No viable options are available.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The first recommended action is necessary to ensure specific liability protection, emergency powers of the Emergency Services Director, and recovery of eligible costs from State emergency funds. On June 9, 2020, your Board approved a revenue Agreement totaling $2,565,920 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to continue removing and disposing dead and dying trees, slash, and ground fuels, which do not require a local match. The second recommended action would increase the Purchasing Manager's aggregate threshold provision f...
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