REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  February  28, 2023
CATEGORY:  Regular - General Government-7.

SUBJECT:

Take the following actions: (1) Receive an update from the Acting County Executive Officer on County issues and consider action on specific legislation related to Shasta County's legislative platform; (2) approve the following letters of support requested by the Shasta Fire Safe Council concerning projects related to wildfire prevention efforts in Shasta County: (a) "Wildfire Prevention Grant" from CAL FIRE, to significantly improve public safety during wildfires; (b) "$400,000 Fire Prevention Grant" from CAL FIRE, to conduct and expand a Curbside Chipping Program; and (c) "$20,000 Community Grant", from Sustainable Forestry Initiatives, to reach and educate the public on wildfires through community education and outreach; and (3) receive Supervisors' reports on countywide issues.

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Mary Williams, Acting County Executive Officer (530) 225-5550

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Mary Williams, Acting County Executive Officer

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions: (1) Receive an update from the Acting County Executive Officer on County issues and consider action on specific legislation related to Shasta County's legislative platform; (2) approve the following letters of support requested by the Shasta Fire Safe Council concerning projects related to wildfire prevention efforts in Shasta County: (a) "Wildfire Prevention Grant" from CAL FIRE, to significantly improve public safety during wildfires; (b) "$400,000 Fire Prevention Grant" from CAL FIRE, to conduct and expand a Curbside Chipping Program; and (c) "$20,000 Community Grant", from Sustainable Forestry Initiatives, to reach and educate the public on wildfires through community education and outreach; and (3) receive Supervisors' reports on countywide issues.

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ALTERNATIVES

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OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

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FISCAL IMPACT

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