Title
Supervisor Ranalli recommending the Board approve and ratify the Chair's signature on a letter that supports Senate Bill 265 by Senator Berryhill and coauthored by Assembly Member Bigelow, which would provide that the state share for the removal of dead and dying trees in the County of Tuolumne is not more than 90% (which is now 75%) of total state eligible costs.
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Department Recommendation
Supervisor Ranalli recommending the Board approve and ratify the Chair's signature on a letter that supports Senate Bill 265 by Senator Berryhill and coauthored by Assembly Member Bigelow, which would provide that the state share for the removal of dead and dying trees in the County of Tuolumne is not more than 90% (which is now 75%) of total state eligible costs.
Alternatives
Failure to pass this agenda item could prevent El Dorado County from recieving a reduction in its match for the California Distaster Assistance Act grant, for tree mortality, at a future date.
Other Department/Agency Involvement
N/A
CAO Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
Fiscal Impact
There is no change to Net County Cost associated with this item.
Clerk of the Board Follow up Actions
Please forward this letter to the following people:
1) Senator Berryhill
2) Assembly Member Bigelow
3) Members of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors
4) Members of the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors
5) The Chief Administrative Officer of Tuolumne County
Contact
Supervisor Michael Ranalli