To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Steve Madrone
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Continuation of the Local Emergency Due to Drought (Supervisor Steve Madrone)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Declare that a local emergency remains in effect, per Resolution 21-77, until March 7, 2023, enabling the County of Humboldt and other local government entities to adequately plan, prepare and implement policy to be able to effectively respond to the threat posed by the drought.
2. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution re-authorizing the existence of a local emergency due to drought for the period of February 7, 2023 through March 7, 2023.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
On July 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 21-77 which declared a local emergency due to drought.
Ordinance No. 2447 empowers the Board of Supervisors to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the county is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril.
Because conditions of severe risk to the safety of persons and property and the integrity of natural and cultural resources still exists within the county caused by drought, it has been determined that the local emergency should remain in effect until March 7, 2023.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Financial impacts are unknown at this time.
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. Resolution 21-77 - Local Emergency due to Drought
B. Resolution Reauthorizing the Local Drought Emergency
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: D-2
Meeting of: 12/20/22
File No.: 22-1642