TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jason Martin, Deputy County Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: 2017 PG&E Settlement Budget Transfer for Fire Department Capital Assets
RECOMMENDATION
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Deputy County Fire Chief requests approval of a Budget Transfer increasing appropriations in the Fire Administration (2100000-52520) Maintenance-Vehicles by $354,027 with offsetting revenues coming from the General Fund non-departmental (1050000-56100) from a PG&E settlement from the 2017 wildfires. (4/5 vote required)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Napa County recently received the final portion of a settlement with PG&E regarding the 2017 fires, in the amount of $354,027. This proposed action would transfer these funds to County Fire to help offset maintenance vehicles that allow for prevention work towards the fire suppression and prevention mission of the County.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
Settlement from PG&E
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Napa County received a monetary settlement from PG&E as a result of the 2017 wildfires. Of that settlement, $354,027 has been earmarked to help Fire offset maintenance vehicles that allow for fire suppression and the prevention mission of the County.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
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Consequences if not approved:
The Fire Fund will continue to support the County's mission.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
Additional Information
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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
Napa County received over $34 million as its share of a settlement wit...
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