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ADMINISTRATION / TITLE III FUNDING
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the agreement with the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County for allocation of FFY 2023 Title III funding to be utilized to implement activities under the Firewise Communities program and to develop and carry out community wildfire protection plans, in the amount of $25,455.14, effective 12/3/24 and shall terminate 12/2/25
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Financial Impact:
Tehama County has received $85,445.14 in 2023 Title III funds. $25,445.14 is to be allocated to the Resource Conservation District, $30,000 will be use fund a County Fire Prevention/Education Officer position, and $30,000 will be used for acquisition of a new Search and Rescue truck for the Tehama County’s Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team.
Background Information:
The Secure Rural Schools & Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) was reauthorized for a period of three years by the 2021 Infrastructure Bill signed into law (P.L. 117-58) by the President on 11/15/21. The reauthorizing legislation slightly changed the restricted uses of Title III funds to (changes in italics):
1) To carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program;
2) To reimburse the participating county for search & rescue and other emergency services, including firefighting and law enforcement patrols performed on Federal land and paid for by the participating county;
3) To cover training costs and equipment purchases directly related to the emergency service described in paragraph 2;
4) To develop and carry out community wildfire protection plans
5) To provide or expand access to a) broadband telecommunications services at local schools; or b) the technology and connectivity necessary for students to use a digital learning tool at or outside of a local school campus.
On 11/5/24, the Board of Supervisors approved a funding allocation of $25,445.14 from Title III - Secure Rural Schools & Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County. The attached MOU will allow the Auditor to distribute the funds to the District.