To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Authorization for the Humboldt County Department of Public Works to Accept and Administer $167,900 in Grant Funding Made Available Through the California Fire Safe Council 2025 State Fire Capacity Program, Approval of the Associated Supplemental Budget and Authorization for the Auditor-Controller to Create an Interest-Bearing Account (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Humboldt County Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute a grant agreement with the California Fire Safe Council and any other documents, including, without limitation, professional services agreements, necessary to accept and administer funding made available through the County Coordinator Grant Program following applicable review from County Counsel, County Administrative Office, and Risk Management; and
2. Approve, and authorize the Humboldt County Auditor-Controller to post the attached supplemental budget request (Attachment 1) and make technical corrections as needed; and (4/5 Vote Required)
3. Authorize the Humboldt County Auditor-Controller to establish an interest-bearing trust account and/or fund for advance payments of grant funds.
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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 California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) has awarded the County of Humboldt, by and through its Department of Public Works - Natural Resources Planning (NRP), a 2025 State Fire Capacity Program Grant, in the amount of $167,900.00. The associated application, the submittal of which was approved by the County Administrative Office on August 14, 2025, can be...
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