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a. Receive a presentation from staff and Ascent Environmental on the status of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and Municipal Climate Action Plan and the options for moving forward; and,
b. Approve Ascent Environmental to prepare a "Non-Qualified" climate action plan for the County with CEQA thresholds; and,
c. Approve the County Administrative Officer to execute related contractual documents necessary for Ascent Environmental to prepare a "Non-Qualified" climate action plan for the County with CEQA thresholds; and,
d. Approve and authorize the Contracts Purchasing Officer, or designee, to sign a Renewal and Amendment #2 to an Agreement with Ascent Environmental Inc. extending the term by 2 years, for a new term retroactive to May 30, 2023 through July 31, 2025, and increasing the total contract amount by $275,755, for a new not to exceed total contract amount $544,125; and
e. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to sign up to three future amendments to this amended agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the responsibilities of the parties, do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($54,412) of the contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $598,537.
f. Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to conduct community outreach and engagement activities for the development and implementation of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and Municipal Climate Action Plan; and,
g. Provide direction to staff as needed.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation from staff and Ascent Environmental on the status of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and Municipal Climate Action Plan and the options for moving forward; and,
b. Approve Ascent Environmental to prepare a "Non-Qualified" climate action plan for the County with CEQA thresholds; and,
c. Approve the County Administrative Officer to execute related contractual doc...
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