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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Assistant County Administrative Officer to:
a. Apply for and accept grant funds for the Transformative Climate Communities from the California Strategic Growth Council in the amount of $300,000 to fund a community based assessment of potential climate action projects designed to lead to implementation of those projects; and
b. Enter into, execute, and deliver all grant award documents subject to review and approval of the Office of the County Counsel as to form and legality.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Assistant County Administrative Officer or his designee to:
a. Apply for and accept grant funds for the Transformative Climate Communities from the California Strategic Growth Council in the amount of $300,000 to fund a community based assessment of potential climate action projects designed to lead to implementation of those projects; and
b. Enter into, execute, and deliver all grant award documents subject to review and approval of the Office of the County Counsel as to form and legality.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The State of California, Strategic Growth Council issued a Grant Application Guide on April 28, 2022, under the Transformative Climate Communities program. These funds are intended for local jurisdictions to fund ambitious measures to build climate adaptation and resilience through planning, research, capacity building, restoration, and sustainable infrastructure.
The Grant Application guide relates to the guidelines for the competitive funding for these grants. To apply for this award, the County must submit a Resolution adopted by the County Board of Supervisors to the Strategic Growth Council.
Therefore, it is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt this Resolution to allow the Assistant County Administrative Officer to apply for and accept this award as well as enter into, execute and deliver all related grant agreement documents subject to review and approval of the Of...
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