TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: J.C. Greenberg, Deputy County Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Supervisor I
SUBJECT: Napa Roots Landscaping Agreement 210168B, Amendment No. 4 - Fire Hazard Abatement
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 210168B with Napa Roots Landscaping to extend term through June 30, 2029 with a maximum compensation of $155,000 to provide defensible space for Napa County properties. (Fiscal Impact: $155,000; Fire Fund and General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Since October 1, 2020, pursuant to Napa County Agreement No. 210168B, Napa Roots Landscaping has been providing brush clearing and fire hazard abatement services as part of Napa County's Fire Hazard Abatement Program. Since June 8, 2021, Napa Roots has also been providing fire prevention management services for County-owned properties under this agreement. Approval of the proposed amendment would extend the term of the agreement for both critical fire hazard mitigation services and update hourly compensation rates. Maximum compensation will be $155,000 per fiscal year, $80,000 for fire abatement services and $75,000 for fire prevention services on County-owned parcels.
On June 22, 2007, the County adopted the Napa County Fire Hazard Abatement Ordinance. Staff from County Fire have been inspecting properties for compliance under this Ordinance throughout the County focusing on high-risk communities and responding to neighborhood and community concerns. Properties that are not in compliance with the defensible space requirements are issued a "Notice to Abate Fire Hazard." After 14 days, if the property is still not in compliance, the County will use a private contractor to reduce the fire hazard, and the property owner will be billed for the cost of the contractor and cost of the fire department staff.
On November 10, 2020, Napa County Agreement No. 210168B was executed, and Napa Roots became one of the contrac...
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