TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Becky Craig, Assistant County Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Funding Agreement with California Department of Water Resources
RECOMMENDATION
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Interim County Executive Officer requests adoption of a Resolution and approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 230422B with California Department of Water Resources (DWR), for the County to receive $9 million for multiple local infrastructure projects.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Adoption of the resolution and approval of this agreement will allow the County to receive state monies for multiple local infrastructure projects. The projects include water infrastructure (LBRID and City of St. Helena), wildfire related needs (County Roads and Napa Communities Firewise Foundation), and support to Napa Valley Boys & Girls Club. The monies will advance all projects to timely completion.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
General Fund Central Services Community Grants ($4M), Roads Fund ($2M), CIP Fund ($2M), and Fire Fund ($1M)
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
State assistance for high-priority projects
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
None
Consequences if not approved:
The projects will await further funding.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The State appropriated $9 million in its fiscal year 2022-23 budget for various projects in Napa County. DWR is tasked with processing the funds and have proposed the attached funding agreement. The document identifies the five projects that will advance with this assistance...
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