TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: UC Cooperative Extension: Monica Cooper - Department Head
REPORT BY: Jessica Sandoval - Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Declaring a State of Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality.
RECOMMENDATION
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UC Cooperative Extension requests adoption of a Resolution:
1. Declaring a State of Local Emergency due to pervasive tree mortality;
2. Requesting the Governor to proclaim a State of Emergency in Napa County due to pervasive tree mortality;
3. Requesting the Governor seek federal designation of tree mortality areas in Napa County to address insect threats on federal land; and
4. Requesting the Governor seek a Presidential Declaration of Emergency or Major Disaster in Napa County due to pervasive tree mortality.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 9, 2022, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to return with a proposed resolution declaring a state of local emergency due to pervasive tree mortality in Napa County. The proposed resolution reflects the actions taken by neighboring Lake County on May 3, 2022, declaring a state of local emergency due to pervasive tree mortality in their jurisdiction. UC Cooperative Extension requests the Board of Supervisors adopt the proposed resolution declaring a state of local emergency and requesting the Governor to take related actions to draw attention to the crisis and potentially open avenues for state and federal assistance to address and mitigate the emergency.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Staff reports.
2. Public comments.
3. Motion, second, discussion and vote on the item.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
To seek state and federal assistance to address the emergency.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Staff cost of placing this item on the Board agenda every 60 days for renewal until termination.
Consequences if not approved:
Perv...
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