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Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that it is appropriate to engage an independent contractor to provide defensible space inspections, as Agreement 9705 with Lake Valley Fire Protection District for defensible space inspection services is with or among another governmental entity or agency in accordance with County ordinance code 3.13.030.E;
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4 (3) to exempt Agreement 9705 from competitive bidding process because competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the county;
3) Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement 9705 with Lake Valley Fire Protection District for defensible space inspection services, including education, outreach, and response to resident complaints for violations within the Tahoe Basin, extending the term by three years through June 30, 2029, and increasing the total compensation amount by $180,000 for a total compensation amount not to exceed $240,000; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any necessary amendments relating to Agreement 9705, excluding term extensions and increases to compensation, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Bureau of Land Management Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Grant.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
California Public Resources Code 4291 (PRC 4291) requires residents to clear hazardous vegetation on their property to provide "defensible space," against wildfire risk. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) identifies Defensible Space Inspection Areas, previously Target Hazard Areas, annually in which to conduct defensible space inspections and educate residents about their responsibilities under PRC 4291. El Dorado County Ordinance 5101, Chapter 8.09 Vegetation Management and Defensible Space was updated in...
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