TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Leah Doyle-Stevens - BOS Staff Assistant II
SUBJECT: Out of State Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve out of state travel for Supervisor Anne Cottrell to Washington, D.C. from April 28 - May 3, 2024 to conduct meetings on behalf of Napa County with key federal congressional and executive branch officials. (Fiscal Impact: $3,500 expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary).
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BACKGROUND
Supervisor Cottrell will utilize this time to attend meetings with the congressional offices of federal representatives for Napa County and executive agency officials relevant to the County's existing and planned operations and outreach. Specifically, meetings will relate to the County's request for federal funding for the Yountville to St. Helena segment of the Vine Trail; FEMA's award of Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding and ongoing efforts related to wildfire resilience; California's insurance market; and new efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency related to environmental sustainability in agriculture.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Board of Supervisors Fund
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Supervisor Cottrell will take meetings related to the County's request for federal funding for the Yountville to St. Helena segment of the Vine Trail; FEMA's award of Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding and ongoing efforts related to wildfire resilience; California's insurance market; and new efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency related to environmental sustainability in agriculture.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
None
Consequences if not approved:
The County of Napa will not have the opportunity to advocate for the region in face-to-face meetings with congressional...
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