TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh Tran - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Kendra Bowyer, Emergency Services Officer
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Continuing the State of Local Emergency Due To Drought Conditions
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, requests adoption of a Resolution continuing the State of Local Emergency due to drought conditions that are occurring in Napa County.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 8, 2022, the Board of Supervisors proclaimed a State of Local Emergency due to drought conditions in Napa County, pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-29. Government Code section 8630(c) requires local agencies to revisit proclamations of local emergency at least once every 60 days until the local emergency is terminated.
If adopted by the Board, the proposed Resolution will continue the State of Local Emergency due to drought conditions in Napa County, and extend the emergency powers of County officials as set forth in Resolution No. 2022-29.
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 fiscal impact:
Ongoing drought conditions and related emergency response actions may result in future fiscal impacts to the County. Drought cycles historically last for several years.
Consequences if not approved:
If the resolution is not adopted the County may not be eligible for emergency response funding from the State.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
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.
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