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PUBLIC WORKS - Interim Director Will Pike & Deputy Director Jessica Riske-Gomez
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Requested Action(s)
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a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: B-76: From Fund Balance Available (101-301900), to Contingency (1109-59000), $651,225.00; and from Contingency (1109-59000) to Professional Services (2074-53230), $651,225.00 (Requires 4/5’s vote)
b) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the agreement with the Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Tehama County in an amount not to exceed $840,000 for Phase II emergency support services and wood management associated with hazard tree removals following the 2024 Park Fire, effective upon execution and terminating 12/31/25
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Financial Impact:
The total project cost under this agreement shall not exceed $840,000, including subcontractor services, environmental and tribal monitoring, administrative support, and wood management expenses. Funding for this work will be drawn from Tehama County Emergency Contingency funds set aside for the 2024 Park Fire Incident. The County will also seek State and Federal reimbursement for eligible expenses. No additional General Fund contribution is anticipated.
To address a funding gap associated with this agreement, the Tehama County Transportation Commission approved an advance of the 2025/26 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) allocation in the amount of $188,775 to the Tehama County Public Works Road Fund. This advance will cover local match requirements and ensure continuity of critical recovery efforts.
Background Information:
This item represents the second phase of emergency services provided by the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County (RCDTC) in response to the 2024 Park Fire. The first agreement addressed the urgent removal of hazard trees along priority access routes to restore safe passage for the public, first responders, and recovery crews.
This second-phase agreement supports the management of wood and debris generated by those emergency hazard tree removals, ensuring the materials are handled safely and in compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. The work includes oversight, subcontracting, and documentation of wood processing activities across the burn area.
The project area includes (but is not limited to) Little Giant Mill Road, Plumb Creek Road, Hogsback Road, Ponderosa Way, Lanes Valley, Inskip Road, Vianet Road, Moulton Loop Road, Paynes Creek Loop, Campbelleville Road, and roads surrounding Sky Ranch and Canyon View Loop. Adjustments to project areas may occur depending on prior unauthorized removals during the incident response.
Scope of work includes:
• Procuring and managing subcontractors for wood processing
• Conducting field inventory and mapping of woody debris
• Ensuring prevailing wage compliance
• Coordinating environmental and tribal monitors where applicable
• Providing project oversight by a Registered Professional Forester
• Documenting and reporting work progress for reimbursement and auditing purposes
These activities are a critical component of the County’s overall fire recovery and public safety strategy and are being pursued under the County’s emergency exemption from CEQA.
On May 19, 2025, the Tehama County Transportation Commission approved an advancement of the 25/26 allocation in the amount of $188,775 from the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) to the Tehama County Public Works Road Fund to bridge a funding gap associated with this agreement. This loan will support local match requirements and ensure continuity of critical recovery efforts.