TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Becky Craig, Acting County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Angel Hernandez, Emergency Services Officer
SUBJECT: Purchase of Light Towers for Emergency Response and Budget Transfer
RECOMMENDATION
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Acting County Executive Officer and Risk/Emergency Services Manager request the following actions regarding Fiscal Year 2019 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Resiliency Allocation grant funding:
1. Approval of a Budget Transfer increasing appropriations for the Emergency Services (Fund 1000, Org 1024000) budget by $38,569 with offsetting revenues from the federally funded FY2019 Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) Resiliency Allocations Agreement (4/5 vote required); and
2. Establishment of a capital asset in the amount of $38,569 for the purchase of three (3) Wanco Compact Diesel Light Towers for the Roads Department to use during emergency situations where the loss of power and lighting has been impacted.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County has been working to improve preparedness and resiliency in the event of future electrical Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) using funds provided by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). In September 2019, the board approved the purchase of four (4) 125 kVA Mobile Generators that can be used for emergency powering of critical infrastructures during a PSPS event to special event support. Staff is recommending using remaining funds from the FY19 PSPS Resiliency Allocation grant to purchase three (3) mobile light towers that will provide safety and security during a wide variety of emergencies, including darkness at critical infrastructure sites and/or emergency shelters.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
PSPS resiliency funds provided by the State of California (CEO_19PSP-CAOES).
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Approval of this item will allow for the purcha...
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