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Environmental Management Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (commonly known as Cal Fire) to enforce the California Forest Practice Act and all applicable rules and regulations as related to the tree debris identification and removal phase of the Angora Fire burn area debris removal initiative.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No fiscal impact.
Background:
El Dorado County proclaimed a local emergency on June 25, 2007, due to the outbreak of the Angora Fire on Sunday, June 23, 2007.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Environmental Management Department is requesting to partner with Cal Fire as the debris removal phase of the Angora Fire burn area proceeds to tree debris identification and removal. Their assistance is needed to enforce the California Forest Practice Act and all applicable rules and regulations as related to this phase.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Chairman to sign MOU and forward to the Department for further processing.
Contact: Gerri Silva, Director of Environmental Management