To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Michelle Bushnell
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Letter of Support to the Forest Health Grant Review Team with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Butte Creek/Buck Mountain Forest Health Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Support to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
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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:
The Board of Supervisors intends to send a letter of support to the Forest Health Grant Review Team at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Butte Creek/Buck Mountain Forest Health Project. his project aims to enhance fire resiliency and improve public safety for both the community and firefighters responding to active fire situations. The project is consistent with many elements of the Humboldt County General Plan including safety, conservation of open space, water resource protection and protection of agriculture and forest resources.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to sending a letter of support.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could decide to not send the letter of support. This is not recommended as this project aligns with county’s General Plan and fire safety issues.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter of Support
2. Butte Creek/Buck Mountain Forest Health Project Summary
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
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