To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with Recology Humboldt County for Emergency Collection Services and Debris Removal
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Recology Humboldt County for emergency collection services and debris removal
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this MOU is to provide disaster-related debris management and collection services for Humboldt County during instances of natural and man-made disaster events including but not limited to earthquakes, fires, and floods. This agreement formalizes the response relationship between Recology Humboldt County and the County of Humboldt so that Recology Humboldt can be fully integrated into response and recovery efforts in future disasters.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
At this time there are no anticipated costs associated with the approval of this MOU, as the proposed agreement will be utilized only in the event of an emergency requiring the utilization of debris removal and collection services. County procurement procedures will be followed to establish financial rates and terms at the time services are needed.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
N/A
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Framework.
Core Roles: Create opportunities for improved safety and health
New Initiatives: Provide community-appropriate levels of service
Strategic Plan: N/A
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Recology Humboldt County
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may elect not to enter into this MOU, however, doing so could create delays responding to future emergencies, since contracting for the needed services would have to be undertaken during the events.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memorandum of Understanding between County of Humboldt Office of Emergency Services and Recology Humboldt County
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A