File #: 20-970    Version: Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 7/27/2020 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 8/18/2020 Final action: 8/18/2020
Title: Support for the Arcata Fire District (AFD) Funding Ballot Measure (Supervisor Steve Madrone and Supervisor Mike Wilson)
Sponsors: Mike Wilson, Steve Madrone
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Arcata Fire District Memo Re Ballot Measure.pdf, 3. Arcata Fire Protection District Letter of Support.pdf, 4. Executed Arcata Fire Protection District Letter of Support

 

To:                                                               Board of Supervisors

 

From:                                          Supervisor Steve Madrone                     & Supervisor Mike Wilson                     

 

Agenda Section:                     Consent                                                               

 

SUBJECT:

title

Support for the Arcata Fire District (AFD) Funding Ballot Measure (Supervisor Steve Madrone and Supervisor Mike Wilson)

end

 

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Recommendation

That the Board of Supervisors:

1.                     Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support.

 

Body

SOURCE OF FUNDING                     

N/A

 

DISCUSSION:

The Arcata Fire District (AFD) has a ballot measure slated for the November 2020 election, and if passed, would allow much needed funding to keep the McKinleyville fire station open and fully staffed.  AFD is requesting support for their ballot measure from the Board of Supervisors in the hope of increasing community awareness and educating the public about the importance of this funding measure.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

 

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:

This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing community-appropriate levels of service.

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:                     

N/A

 

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:                     

Board discretion

 

ATTACHMENTS:                     

A.                     Letter of Support

B.                     Arcata Fire District Ballot Measure Memo

 

PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:

Board Order No.: N/A                     

Meeting of: N/A

File No.: N/A