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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board receive updates on the following topics related to the Caldor Fire emergency:
1) A report on the current status of the fire and other relevant information the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services;
2) Efforts to re-evaluate property taxes and the potential impact to County revenues, and to review what taxpayers can expect, from the County Assessor;
3) Initiatives to ensure the ability to vote for all fire victims, as well as emergency response personnel, from the Registrar of Voters;
4) The effort to begin debris/hazardous tree removal, including the Consolidated Debris Removal Program with CalOES, and a forthcoming urgency ordinance on this topic, from Environmental Management.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Caldor Fire, which began on August 14, 2021, spread rapidly throughout El Dorado County resulting in destruction to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. While crews are working non-stop to contain the fire, further growth has increased evacuations and displaced a growing number of residents.
As many County services have been involved in the response to the emergency, or will play a role in recovery in the aftermath of the fire, several County Departments have updates to provide to the Board and the public.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the presentations and respond to staff with any comments and questions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance, Public Safety, Infrastructure
CONTACT
Don Ashton, Chief Administrative Officer