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Adopt a resolution approving participation in the 2022 CAL FIRE Wildfire County Coordinator-Northern Grant Program for the period of April 15, 2024 through December 31, 2024, affirming the grant expenditure plan and authorizing the Sheriff or his designee, with County Counsel concurrence, to sign and submit all grant documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope within the current award amount; and Approve an Appropriations Transfer Request recognizing $200,000 in unanticipated grant revenue offset by grant appropriations to improve wildfire related efforts (4/5 vote required)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Sheriff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving participation in the 2022 CAL FIRE Wildfire County Coordinator-Northern Grant Program for the period of April 15, 2024 through December 31, 2024, affirming the grant expenditure plan and authorizing the Sheriff or his designee, with County Counsel concurrence, to sign and submit all grant documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope within the current award amount; and Approve an Appropriations Transfer Request recognizing $200,000 in unanticipated grant revenue offset by grant appropriations to improve wildfire related efforts (4/5 vote required).
SUMMARY:
On February 22, 2024, California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) released notification of funding availability under its 2022 CAL FIRE Wildfire County Coordinator-Northern Grant Program. These are state funds allocated to assist counties with wildfire mitigation outreach and coordination. The objective of the County Coordinator Grant is to educate, encourage, and develop countywide colla...
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