TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh C. Tran - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Kendra Bowyer - Emergency Services Officer
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Proclaiming a Local Emergency Resulting from Drought Conditions
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, requests adoption of a Resolution declaring a State of Local Emergency due to the 2021-2022 Drought.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 10, 2021, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency across many counties, including Napa County, due to extremely low reservoir levels and drought conditions. On October 19, 2021, the Governor expanded the drought emergency statewide.
This potentially historic drought in Napa County may result in broad impacts and considerations that extend beyond drinking water and conservation efforts. The local agricultural system, general county operational practices, tourism, fire services and prevention, maintenance of environmental health, protection of vulnerable ecosystems, and consideration of the public's health are all important aspects of the County's drought response.
In June 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring a State of Local Emergency due to the adverse environmental, economic, health, welfare and social impacts these drought conditions pose to the people, businesses, agriculture, property, communities, the environment, wildlife, and recreation in the County of Napa. The resolution has since lapsed, today's action will proclaim the State of Local Emergency again as conditions, and adverse impacts have persisted due to the lack of rainfall.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
If costs are incurred as a result of the drought staff will return to the Board with any appropriation increases.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fisc...
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