| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD MEETING DATE: October 18, 2016
CATEGORY: Consent - Public Works-7.
SUBJECT:
2014 Drought - Emergency Proclamation |
| | | | | | | | DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Supervisorial District No. : All
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Pat Minturn, Public Works Director
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution recognizing that the circumstances and factors that led to the May 6, 2014, proclamation of a local emergency due to drought conditions have not been resolved and that there is a need to continue the proclamation. |
| | | | | | | | SUMMARY
California remains in a drought. Recent rains have improved the situation. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
On January 17, 2014, the Governor declared a Statewide Drought Emergency. On May 6, 2014, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors declared a local drought emergency. The drought continues. |
| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The Board may decline to maintain the drought finding. The drought will likely continue. |
| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The Fire Marshal and Farm Advisor provided input. County Counsel has approved the resolution as to form. The County Administrative Office has reviewed this recommendation. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCING
Adequate funds to prepare this staff report were included in the Adopted 2016/17 Water Agency budget. There is no General Fund impact. |
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