Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: 4/5th
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Nicholas Calderon, Deputy County Executive
Ryan West, Deputy Fire Chief, San Mateo County Fire / CAL FIRE
Subject: Acceptance of Grant from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Executive Officer, or designee, to accept and implement the grant award of $152,650 from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to purchase new equipment for wildfire risk reduction fuel treatment projects; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $152,650 from unanticipated revenue to a corresponding appropriation in fixed assets for the purchase of new equipment to support wildfire risk reduction fuel treatment project.
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BACKGROUND:
Since 1962, the County has contracted with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to provide fire protection services in County Service Area #1 (CSA #1) and other unincorporated areas of the County not protected by cities or fire districts. In addition to fire and emergency medical services, CAL FIRE provides fire protection planning for new construction, fire prevention activities, and life safety inspection in the County areas. CAL FIRE also oversees the operations of three volunteer fire companies located in La Honda, Kings Mountain, and Loma Mar.
DISCUSSION:
Approval of Recommendation A will allow the County Executive Officer, or designee, to accept the grant award from CAL FIRE. This grant award will allow the County to purchase a medium-sized wheeled tractor with loader and box scraper capabilities to complete necessary vegetation fuel and soil modification. This equipment would facilitate the County's efforts to better manage vegetation and reduce the risk of wildfires throughout the County, including ...
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