To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
SUBJECT:
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10 AM - Update on Local Conditions Surrounding Drought
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a verbal report from the Humboldt County Drought Task Force regarding the current status and impacts of drought in Humboldt County;
2. Authorize the Humboldt County Drought Task Force to expand membership as needed to include representation from various state agencies, community services districts, tribes and interest groups.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Drought Task Force (DTF) was established on May 25, 2021 by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. The task force has been directed to explore and develop potential short-, medium-, and long-term actions for a coordinated, county-wide response as well as track local impacts resulting from drought.
Since its creation on May 25, 2021, the Drought Task Force has met weekly to discuss local impacts and response strategies, providing regular updates to the Board of Supervisors and the community via formal reports and social and conventional media. Until directed otherwise, the Drought Task Force plans to provide routine reports to the Board of Supervisors no less than once monthly.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by creating opportunities for improved safety and health enforcing laws and regulations to protect residents.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
Written Drought Report
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: L2
Meeting of: July 20, 2021
File No.: N/A