HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-022 - Approve application for Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants Program RESOLUTION NO. 2023-022
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE)
WILDFIRE PREVENTION GRANTS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California, in cooperation with the State
Legislature, has enacted State of California Climate Investment, which provides funds to the
State of California and its political subdivision for tire prevention programs; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has been
delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up
necessary procedures governing the application by local agencies, non-profit organizations,
and others under the program; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry
out the City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding
hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the "California Climate Investment Fire
Prevention Grant Program;"
2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain
the project;
3. Certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of the City Council of the City of Redding
are available to begin the project;
4. Certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 15, 2029; and
5. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute and
submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements,
amendments, payment requests, and so on, which may be necessary for the completion �
of the aforementioned project.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Redding on the 7th day of March, 2023, and was duly adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Audette,Munns,Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mezzano
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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MICHAEL DACQUISTO, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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AMELA MIZE, City Clerk BARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney