TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop, Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Celeste Gonzalez, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Continuing the State of Local Emergency due to the February 2025 Storms and approve Budget Amendment
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution continuing the State of Local Emergency and approve a Budget Amendment due to the February 2025 Storms in Napa County. (Fiscal Impact: $250,000 Expense; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
On February 18, 2025, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution ratifying the proclamation of Local Emergency that began on February 4, 2025, and delegated additional authorities to the CEO/Director of Emergency Services and the Sheriff/Deputy Director of Emergency Services related to the County’s response to the emergency; provided direction to staff to expeditiously pursue repairs to affected areas in light of this emergency while in parallel pursuing reimbursement from State and Federal agencies if available and warranted; and approved a Budget Amendment for repairs.
During the State of Local Emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the emergency organization of the County shall be those prescribed by state law, ordinance, and resolution of Napa County. Continuing the State of Local Emergency also maintains the County’s eligibility to receive mutual aid and other resources from the State or other agencies.
Requested Actions:
1. Adopt a Resolution continuing the State of Local Emergency due to the February 2025 Storms; and
2. Approve a Budget Amendment for the following [4/5 vote required]:
a. Increase Transfer Out appropriations by $250,000 in General Fund Non-Departmental budget (Fund 1000, Org 1050000, Object 56120) with use of its Available Fund Balance to transfer to Roads Capital Improvement Project 25045 (Fund 2040, Org 2040500, Object 48210) to repair culvert at Madison Street caused by the February 2025 Storms; and
b. Establish a new Roads CIP for Culvert at Madison Street, (Fund 2040, Org 2040500, Project 25045) and increase Construction Services appropriations by $250,000 (Fund 2040, Org 2040500, Project 25045, Account 52360) offset by a Transfer In revenue from General Fund Non-Departmental budget.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
No |
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Where is it budgeted? |
General Fund Non-Departmental 1050000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
To seek and be eligible for state and federal assistance to address the emergency. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Staff cost of placing this item on the Board agenda every 60 days for renewal until termination. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Negative impacts in Napa County due to the Storm could constitute a significant threat to the safety of persons and property in Napa County. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.