To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT: title
Supplemental Budget for Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) for the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Statewide Flood Response and Planning Grant in the Amount of $189,000 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a supplemental budget in the amount of $189,000 for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office OES (1100-274901) for the DWR Statewide Flood Response and Planning Grant in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (Attachment 1) and establish the fixed asset line for two lighting towers and two storage containers (4/5 Vote Required).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
In April 2024, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved grant funding (Attachment 2) from the California Department of Water Resources to provide assistance to counties to support flood response and planning efforts at the local level. This grant supports an update to the county’s Flood Contingency Plan, as well as funding to develop a Levee Safety Plan as outlined in the Agreement (Attachment 3). This project will also purchase flood light materials and emergency lighting for flood and/or levee failure response. Additional projects associated with the grant include training community partners on the updated plans as well as providing a levee assessment and safety training to local public safety personnel and levee maintenance agencies. This supplemental budget establishes the necessary appropriations to complete these essential projects and improve safety for the community.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Department of Water Resources (1100-274901)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1100,274901) |
FY25-26 |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$0 |
|
Additional Appropriation Requested |
$189,000 |
|
Total Expenditures |
$189,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
|
Funding Sources (1100,274901) |
FY25-26 |
|
General Fund |
$0 |
|
State/Federal Funds |
$189,000 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$189,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
This grant was previously approved by the BOS via a signed Resolution (Attachment 2). The attached Supplemental Budget for 1100-274901 will allow OES, working with area partners and subcontractors to complete an update to the County’s Flood Contingency Plan and develop a Levee Safety Plan. The Supplemental establishes fixed assets for the purchase of two flood/emergency portable lighting towers, estimated at $13,500 each and two twenty-foot storage containers, estimated at $9,000 each for onsite lighting storage. It will also provide training for community partners and an assessment of current levees.
The grant will be managed by current staff, equipment purchases will follow departmental purchasing procedures, and subcontractor agreements will follow current procedures though County Counsel, Risk Management and Purchasing.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There is no staffing impact.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Humboldt County Public Works Department
California Department of Water Resources
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose to not approve this recommendation, however that would jeopardize funding to update critical emergency response plans and provide safety and awareness training to responders.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Supplemental Budget for DWR Flood Plan
Attachment 2 - BOS Resolution signed 4.23.2024
Attachment 3 - Humboldt_Agreement_SW_R3_FinalSigned
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 04/23/2024
File No.: 24-744