Title
Consider and adopt a Resolution to:
a. Approve the addition of the Monterey County Fire Prevention and Tree Mortality Project to the approved Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2016-17;
b. Authorize amending the FY2016-17 adopted budget to increase appropriations and revenue by $200,000 in the Road Fund 002, Appropriations Unit RMA012, where funding is provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fund and Tree Mortality (SRAFPF & TM) Grant Program (4/5th vote required); and
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved appropriation and estimated revenue modifications to the FY2016-17 Budget.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider and adopt a Resolution to:
a. Approve the addition of the Monterey County Fire Prevention and Tree Mortality Project to the approved Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2016-17;
b. Authorize amending the FY2016-17 adopted budget to increase appropriations and revenue by $200,000 in the Road Fund 002, Appropriations Unit RMA012, where funding is provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fund and Tree Mortality (SRAFPF & TM) Grant Program (4/5th vote required); and
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved appropriation and estimated revenue modifications to the FY2016-17 Budget.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On December 5, 2016, the Resource Management Agency (RMA) - Public Works and Facilities Department received an award letter from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) dated December 2, 2016. CALFIRE's letter informed the RMA that the County's application for the grant entitled Monterey County Fire Prevention and Tree Mortality Project was selected for funding in the amount of $200,000 (Attachment 2). The full agreement was provided to the County via email from CALFIRE on Dec...
Click here for full text