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Home My WebLink About _ 4.6(a)--Accept CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 3, 2024 FROM: Travis Menne, Director of ITElVI NO. 4.6(a) Community Services ***APPROVED BY*** � ��" �� Nri�� k?�,� _ � �,, a,,.� ��v� � , Tram=is ra�nc�,�' �rt�c r��`�irii�'unit�.�'ae��ices 1 t�?�,?t1�� rS' �P�it�,C�i ��t t' 1 l,'26,''2{}? tmenne@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.6(a)--Accept CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Recommendation Accept the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Wildfire Prevention Grants Program award in the amount of$1,546,413.20. Fiscal Impact In August 2024, the City of Redding (City) was awarded $1,546,413.20 from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Wildfire Prevention Crrant (CAL FIRE WPG) Program for vegetation management and reduction of fuel loads on City-owned properties for the City's Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project (Project). The grant funds may be used to pay for staff costs, contractors, and equipment. No match is required for this grant program. However, the grant agreement requires the City to complete the scope of work and furnish any funds necessary to complete the Project. Staff does not anticipate needing additional funds beyond the grant award to complete the scope of work outlined in the grant. The Project will potentially span over the next one to two years, and the work will be done by either contractors or hiring City staf£ Staff will weigh options and determine which will be the most cost efficient and successful model. If hiring additional City staff is the preferred model, the Community Services Department will return to City Council (Council) to request additional positions. Alternative Action The Council could decline to accept the funds from this grant or provide staff with alternate direction. Due to staff workloads and expense, designated sites identified below would not be able to be cleared without the funding this grant provides. Report to Redding City Council November 26,2024 Re: 4.6(a)--Accept CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Page 2 Background/Analysis The CAL FIRE WPG Program provides funding for wildfire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuel reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The funding allows the City to reduce fire fuels on City-owned property identified as having high fuel loads. The Project includes four key sites at the north end of Redding for a total of approximately 305 acres that reguire work to remove vegetation and prevent undesired re- sprouting of invasive vegetation. Activities include reducing hazardous fuel loads in great at-risk areas, followed by annual grazing. After initial treatments, undesired re-sprouted vegetation will be treated with appropriate herbicide applications. During treatments, areas will be re-evaluated to determine if additional fuel reduction is needed. The proposed activities are consistent with the CAL FIRE WPG Program's mission to avoid or reduce the severity of potential wildfires, thereby limiting greenhouse gas emissions. The funds from this grant will allow the identified sites to be cleared such that City staff would be able to adequately maintain the locations upon completion of the project. In addition, the grant funds are available to purchase equipment that can be used for future fuel reduction efforts. EnviNonmental Review Accepting the CAL FIRE WPG Program funds is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and no further action is required. If accepted, staff will process the applicable CEQA determination based on the eligible locations and scope of work. Council Prior�ity/City ManageN Goals • Government of the 21st Century — `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today." Attachments ^Project Map Grant Agreement STR23112 Previous Staff Report_Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Application Staff Report Previously Adopted Resolution � r ��FutuYe �_; Address YeariTar eted5ites Acres ,��: 4655(7asisRd i. 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Box 944246 SACRAMENTO, CA 94244-2460 �``� (916)653-7772 Website: www.fire.ca.gov November 7,2024 Dan Williams City of Redding 777 Cypress Avenue Redding,CA 96001 STR23ll2;City of Redding"l�a°n�r��y��a�rd��s�'�a�l i�I��a�g��a�n�lP��j��" This Agreement cannot be considered binding on either party until approved by appropriate authorized CAL FIRE designee. No services should be provided prior to approval,as the State is not obligated to make any payments on any Agreement prior to final approvaL FAILURE TO RETURN ALL DOCUMENTS BY DATE BELOW MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNDING. Please contact David Jaramillo at(530)623-3855 if you have quesfions concerning services to be performed. 1. � Full grant agreement including terms and conditions,project�rant application form,scope of work,budget,inap,and other exhibits enciosed. Please sign,scan,and retu.rn the agreement to Aaron Sabin at Aaron.Sabin@fire.ca.�ov no later than December 5,2024. Alternatively,you may opt to print(single sided),si�n in blue ink,and return the agreement with ari�inal si�nature to: CAL FIRE Attn: Grants Manageinent Unit/WP Grants P.O. Box 944246 Sacramento,CA 94244-2460 In order to expedite your agreement,a scanned/electronic signature copy of the agreement is preferred. Additionally,the following documents are required before we can execute your agreement: - Signed Board Resolution 2. ❑ Enclosed for your record is one fully executed copy of the agreement referenced above.When billing for services performed under this agreement,your invoices must reference the agreement number above and be submitted to the contract manager. Thank you, ��,.� �'-�r-r.� Aaron Sabin Grants Analyst Grants Management Unit CC:Nadine Scarbrough CNR Grants David Jaramillo Enclosures "The Department of Forestry ttnd Fire PNotection serves anc�safeguards th�p�ople and protects the propeNty and NesouNces of Californfa." State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Office of the State Fire Marshal GRANT AGREEMENT APP�ICANT: City of Redding PROJECT TITLE: Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project GRANT AGREEMENT: 5TR23112 PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD is from date of latter signature by CA� FIRE Deputy Director or Grantee through March 15, 2030. Under the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, the applicant agrees to complete the project as described in the project description, and the State of California, acting through the Department of Forestry& Fire Protection, agrees to fund the project up the total state grant amount indicated. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project involves reducing hazardous fuel loads in high-risk areas, followed by annual grazing. The project included in this proposal for funding includes four key sites at the north end of Redding for a total of approximately 304 acres. The project is intended to protect habitable structures as well as critical infrastructure on or directly near the site. Total State Grant not to exceed $ 1,546,413.20 (or project costs, whichever is less). *The Special and General Provisions attached are made a part of and incorporated into this Grant Agreement. STATE OF CALIFORNIA City of Redding DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION Applicant By By Signature of Authorized Representative Print Name/ Title: Title: Frank Bigelow, Deputy Director Date Date CERTIFICATION OF FUNDING GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER PO ID SUPPLIER ID 5TR23112 FUND FUND NAME 3212 Timber Regulation and Forest Restoration Fund PROJECT ID ACTIVITY ID AMOUNT OF ESTIMATE FUNDING N/A N/A $1,546,413.20 GL UNIT BUD REF ADJ. INCREASING ENCUMBRANCE N/A 101 $0.00 PROGRAM NUMBER ENY ADJ. DECREASING ENCUMBRANCE 2470010 2024 $0.00 ACCOUNT ALT ACCOUNT UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 5340580 5340580000 $1,546,413.20 REPORTING STRUCTURE SERVICE �OCATION 35405909 96295 Acknowledged -1 hereby certify upon my personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for this encumbrance. Certification of CAL FIRE Accounting Officer Date GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT AGREEMENT 1. RECITA�S 1. This Agreement, is entered into between the State of California, by and through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), hereinafter referred to as "STATE" and, City of Redding, hereinafter referred to as "G RANTE E". 2. The STATE hereby grants to GRANTEE a sum (hereinafter referred to as "GRANT FUNDS") not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Forty Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Twenty Cents (�1,546,413.20). 3. In addition to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the STATE and GRANTEE agree that the terms and conditions contained in the documents set forth below are hereby incorporated and made part of this agreement. a. California Climate Investments Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wildfire Prevention Grants Program Procedural Guide 2023-2024 b. The submitted Application, Scope of Work, Project Workbook, GHG Emissions Workbook and Exhibits 11. SPECIAL PROVISIONS 1. Recipients of GRANT FUNDS pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section §4124.5 shall abide by the provisions in this Agreement. This includes the requirement that work shall not commence prior to the execution of this Agreement by both parties. Any work started prior to the execution of this Agreement will not be eligible for funding under the terms of this Agreement. 2. As precedent to the STATE's obligation to provide funding, GRANTEE shall provide to the STATE for review and approval a detailed budget, specifications, and project description. Approval by the STATE of such plans and specifications, or any other approvals provided for in this Agreement, shall be for scope and quality of work, and shall not relieve GRANTEE of the obligation to carry out any other obligations required by this Agreement, in accordance with applicable law or any other standards ordinarily applied to such work or activity. 3. All informational products (e.g., data, studies, findings, management plans, manuals, photos, etc.) relating to California's natural environment produced with the use of GRANT FUNDS shall be available for public use. 1 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project 111. GENERA� PROVISIONS 1. Definitions a. The term "Agreement" means grant agreement number 5TR23112. b. The term "GRANT FUNDS" means the money provided by the STATE to the GRANTEE in this Agreement. c. The term "GRANTEE" means an applicant who has a signed Agreement for the award for GRANT FUNDS. d. The term "Other Sources of Funds" means all matching fund sources that are required or used to complete the Project beyond the GRANT FUNDS provided by this Agreement. e. The term "STATE" means the State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). f. The term "Project" means the development or other activity described in the "Project Scope of Work". g. The term "Project Budget Detail" as used herein defines the approved budget plan. h. The term "Project Scope of Work" as used herein means the individual scope of work describing in detail the approved tasks. 2 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project 2. Project Representatives The project representatives during the term of the agreement will be: STATE: CAL FIRE GRANTEE: City of Redding Section/Unit: SHU Section/Unit: N/A Attention: David Jaramillo Attention: Dan Williams Mailing Address: Mailing Address: 875 Cypress Ave 777 Cypress Avenue Reddin , CA 96001 Reddin , CA 96001 Phone Number: (530) 623-3855 Phone Number: (530) 224-6001 Email Address: Email Address: David.Jaramillo fire.ca. ov dlwilliams cit ofreddin .or Changes to the project representatives during the term of the agreement shall be made in writing. Notice shall be sent to the above representative for all notice provisions of this Agreement. 3. Project Execution a. Subject to the availability of grant monies, the STATE hereby grants to the GRANTEE a sum of money (GRANT FUNDS) not to exceed the amount stated on Section I. RECITALS, Paragraph 2 in consideration of and on condition that the sum be expended in carrying out the purposes as set forth in the description of the Project in this Agreement and its attachments and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. b. GRANTEE shall assume any obligation to furnish any additional funds that may be necessary to complete the Project. Any amendment to the Project as set forth in the Application on file with the STATE must be submitted to the STATE for approval in writing. No amendment is allowed until written approval is given by the STATE. c. GRANTEE shall complete the Project in accordance with the time of Project perFormance set forth in this Agreement, unless an amendment has been approved and signed by the STATE under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Amendments must be requested in advance and will be considered in the event of circumstances beyond the control of the GRANTEE, but no less than 60 days from the Agreement expiration date. The STATE may waive the minimum timeframe for amendments at their discretion. Approval of amendment is at the STATE's discretion. 3 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project d. GRANTEE certifies that the Project Scope of Work complies with all local, State, and federal laws and regulations. e. GRANTEE shall comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, Section 21000, et. seq. Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et. seq.) and all other local, State, and federal environmental laws. A copy of the certified CEQA document must be provided to STATE before any GRANT FUNDS are made available for any Project activity that could directly impact the environment (e.g. cutting, piling or burning bush, masticating, dozer work, etc.). CEQA compliance shall be completed within one (1) year from start date of the Agreement. The start date is considered the latter date of signature by the Grantee Authorized Representative or CA� FIRE Deputy Director. GRANT FUNDS will be made available in advance of CEQA compliance for project activities that do not have the potential to cause a direct environmental impact (e.g. project planning, locating and marking property or project boundaries, contacting and signing up landowners, etc.). f. GRANTEE shall permit periodic site visits by representative(s) of the STATE to ensure program compliance and that work is in accordance with the approved Project Scope of Work, including a final inspection upon Project completion. g. GRANTEE, and the agents and employees of GRANTEE, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents, of the STATE. No person who, as an officer, employee, or agent of the STATE participated in the preparation or creation of or determination to award this Grant Agreement shall serve as an agent or employee of GRANTEE including but not limited to those acts prohibited by Government Code Sections 1090, and 87100. 4. Project Costs and Payment Documentation a. Payment by the STATE shall be made after receipt of an acceptable invoice and approval by a duly authorized representative of the STATE. GRANTEE shall submit an invoice for payment to the CA� FIRE Project Representative of the STATE. A final invoice shall be submitted no later than 30 days after completion, expiration, or termination of this Agreement. b. For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of invoices for payment, the STATE agrees to compensate GRANTEE for 4 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project actual expenditures incurred in accordance with the rates and activities specified in the Final Project Budget Detail, Application, Scope of Work and Exhibits, and made a part of this Agreement. c. Equipment purchased using GRANT FUNDS, wholly or in part, must be used by the GRANTEE for the project for which it was acquired. STATE retains a vested interest in the equipment for the useful life of the equipment, even after completion of the grant. GRANTEE shall provide written disposition of the equipment upon completion of the grant and upon any changes to the disposition of the equipment. Such disposition must be approved in advance by STATE. Equipment purchased using GRANT FUNDS cannot be used as collateral, financed, or sold without prior written approval from the STATE. Grantee must provide reporting on equipment disposition no less frequently than biannually to CAL FIRE or upon CA� FIRE's request after completion of the grant project until notified in writing by the CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Program that additional reporting is no longer required. d. GRANTEE shall submit, in arrears, not more frequently than once a month, and required quarterly, an invoice to the STATE for costs paid by GRANTEE pursuant to this Agreement. In the event no expenses are incurred, GRANTEE shall identify that no costs have been incurred within the respective quarterly progress report in lieu of submitting a zero- balance invoice. Each invoice shall contain the following information: the Agreement number, the dates or time period during which the invoiced costs were incurred, signature of an authorized representative of GRANTEE, expenditures for the current invoice and cumulative expenditures to date by major budget category (e.g., salaries, benefits, supplies, etc.), match funds when applicable, and appropriate supporting documentation consistent with the Project Costs section, as detailed in the California Climate Investments Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wildfire Prevention Grants Program Procedural Guide 2023- 2024. e. GRANT FUNDS in this Agreement have a limited period in which they must be expended. All GRANTEE expenditures must occur prior to the end of the Project performance period of this Agreement. f. Except as otherwise provided herein, GRANTEE shall expend GRANT FUNDS in the manner described in the Budget approved by the STATE. The dollar amount of an item in a budget category may be increased or decreased by up to ten percent (10%) of the budget item through reallocation of funds from other budget categories, without approval by the STATE; however, GRANTEE shall notify the STATE in writing when any such reallocation is made, and shall identify both the item(s) being increased and those being decreased. Any increase or decrease of an 5 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project item of more than ten percent (10%) of the budget category must be approved in writing by the STATE before any such increase or decrease is made. A formal approved amendment is required to increase the total amount of GRANT FUNDS. g. GRANTEE shall promptly submit any and all records at the time and in the form as the STATE may request. h. GRANTEE shall submit each invoice for payment electronically using the grants management system identified by CAL FIRE. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted. i. Notwithstanding any of the provisions stated within this Agreement, the STATE may at its discretion make advance payment from the grant awarded to the GRANTEE if GRANTEE is a nonprofit organization, a local agency, a special district, a private forest landowner or a Native American tribe. Advance payment made by the STATE shall be subject to the following provisions. • GRANTEE shall submit a written request identifying how funds will be used over a six-month period. The written request must be accompanied by an invoice that contains the same level of detail as a regular invoice. • GRANTEE shall file an accountability report with STATE four months from the date of receiving the funds and every four months thereafter. • Multiple advance payments may be made to a GRANTEE over the life of a project. • No single advance payment shall exceed 25% of the total grant amount. For grants funding equipment, the maximum advance request may be increased up to 50% of the total grant amount or cost of equipment purchase, whichever is less. Advance funds and must be spent on eligible costs within six months of the advance payment receipt. • GRANTEE may request additional time to spend advance funds but must be approved in writing by the STATE. CA� FIRE will bill for the return of unliquidated advance funds after the approved timeframe. • All work under a previous advance payment must be fully liquidated via an invoice and supporting documentation and completed to the STATE's satisfaction before another advance payment will be made. • Any advance payment received by a GRANTEE and not used for project eligible costs within the time period approved by STATE 6 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project shall be returned to the STATE. The amount will be returned to the grant balance. • Advance payments must be deposited into an interest-bearing account. Any interest earned on advance payment funds must be accounted for and used toward offsetting the project cost or returned to the STATE. j. The GRANTEE shall immediately reimburse or credit, as determined by the STATE, the STATE for any over payment of any invoice, including final invoice, when either party determines an overpayment was made. 5. Budget Contingency Clause a. If STATE funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted for purposes of the Wildfire Prevention Program California Climate Investments Grant Program, the STATE shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the STATE, or if possible and desirable, offer an Agreement amendment to GRANTEE to reflect the reduced amount available for the Project. 6. Project Administration a. GRANTEE must report to the STATE all sources of other funds for the Project. If this provision is deemed to be violated, the STATE will request an audit of GRANTEE and can delay the disbursement of funds until the matter is resolved. b. GRANTEE shall promptly submit written Project reports as the STATE may request throughout the term of this Agreement. c. GRANTEE shall submit a final accomplishment report, final invoice with associated supporting documentation, and copies of materials developed using GRANT FUNDS, including but not limited to plans, educational materials, etc. within 30 days of Project completion. 7. Financial Records a. GRANTEE shall retain all records described in Section 7(c) below for three (3) years after final payment by the STATE. In the case an audit occurs, all such records shall be retained for one (1) year from the date the audit is completed or the three (3) years, whichever date is later. b. GRANTEE shall maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents, and records for the Project and make them available to the STATE for review during reasonable times. This includes the right to inspect and make 7 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project copies of any books, records, or reports of GRANTEE pertaining to this Agreement or matters related thereto. c. GRANTEE shall keep such records as the STATE shall prescribe, including, but not limited to, records which fully disclose (a) the disposition of the proceeds of state funding assistance, (b) the total cost of the Project in connection with such assistance that is given or used, (c) the amount and nature of that portion of the Project cost supplied by other sources, and (d) any other such records as will facilitate an effective audit. All records shall be made available to the STATE, other State of California agency, or other entity as determined by the State of California for auditing purposes at reasonable times. d. GRANTEE shall use any generally accepted accounting system. 8. Research a. GRANTEE that receives funding, in whole or in part, in the form of a research grant shall provide for free public access to any publication of a peer-reviewed manuscript describing STATE funded knowledge, STATE funded invention, or STATE funded technology shall be subject to the following conditions: i. GRANTEE is responsible for ensuring that any publishing or copyright agreements concerning peer-reviewed manuscripts fully comply with this section ii. GRANTEE shall report to STATE the final disposition of the peer- reviewed manuscript, including, but not limited to, if it was published, date of publication, where it was published, and, when the 12-month time period from official date of publication expires, where the peer-reviewed manuscript will be available for open access. b. c�r a p�er-reviewed rn�n��cript th�t is �cc�pt�d for p�b�i�ation pursuant to th� t�r s and cor�diti��s �f thi� A r�� n#, the A T sh�ll er��ure th�t an electranic ��rsic�� ofi the e�r-review�d anuscript is av�ilable tc� TAT �nd �r� �r� � prc�pri�� pu li�ly �cc��sible r�pasi�ory appraved by the stat� a ency, in��udir�g, but n�� li i�� to, th� r�iv�rsity of Calif�rr�i�'s � cf�ol�rship �po�itory at th� afif�arnia igit�l ibra , the California �tate lJniv�rsity's �chcafarWorks at the Sy�terr�wide Digit�l �ibrary, or ub �d ��tr�l, t� be ade publrcly �v�il�bl� r��t 6ater th�r� 12 r��ths aft�r the offici�l date of publication. l` sh�ll ak� r�asan�bl� effo s to co p�y vvith thws r�quirem��t by ��uring that the p��r-r�vi�wed �nuscript is �c�e�sibl� �n a� approv�d publicly �c�essible r�pc�sitory, includin n�twfyfng th� stat� a �ncy th�t the �n�script is availabl� on a sta�e-�gen�y-approved rep�sitc�ry. If�h� rantee is una fe ta �r�s�ar� �hat 8 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project hi� �r her m�n��cript i� a�ces�ibl� a� �n �pproved, publicly ccessible r�p�sitory, the rant�e ay cornply by pravwdwng th� anuscript t� th� stat� � ency �c�t l�t�r th�n 12 rnc�nths �fter th� offici�f d�te ofi pu fication. c. For publications other than those described in (b), including scientific meeting abstracts, GRANTEE shall comply by providing the manuscript to the STATE not later than 12 months after the official date of publication. d. Th� rar�t shall nat e cor�strued tc� autharwz� use �f a pe�r�r�vi�w�d anuscrip� th��wo�ald cor�stitute ar� infrir�ge �nt �f c�pyrigh� und�r the f�deral copyright law d�scrib�d in S�ctia� 101 af Titl� 17 of th� nited tat�s �o e an following. e. Use of GRANT FUNDS for publication costs, including fees charged by a publisher for color and page charges, or fees for digital distribution are allowable costs but must be within the GRANT FUNDS and item 4 of the agreement. f. GRANTEE may request a waiver to the publication requirement if GRANTEE has an existing publication requirement that meets or exceeds the requirements of the research provision. Waiver shall include information on GRANTEE's existing requirements. Approval of the waiver is at STATE's discretion. 9. Project Termination a. This Agreement may be terminated by the STATE or GRANTEE upon 30- days written notice to the other party. b. If either party terminates the Agreement prior to the completion of the Project, GRANTEE shall take all reasonable measures to prevent further costs to the STATE under the Agreement and the STATE shall be responsible for any reasonable and non-cancelable obligations incurred by GRANTEE in the performance of this Agreement prior to the date of the notice to terminate, but only up to the undisbursed balance of funding authorized in this Agreement. c. Failure by GRANTEE to comply with the terms of this Agreement may be cause for suspension of all obligations of the STATE hereunder at the discretion of the STATE. d. Failure of GRANTEE to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not be cause for the suspension of all obligations of the STATE hereunder if in the judgment of the STATE such failure was due to no fault of GRANTEE. At the discretion of the STATE, any amount required to settle at minimum 9 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project cost any irrevocable obligations properly incurred shall be eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement. e. Final payment to GRANTEE may not be made until the STATE determines the Project conforms substantially to this Agreement. 10. Hold Harmless a. GRANTEE shall defend, indemnify and hold the STATE, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorney's fees), or claims for injury or damages arising out of the perFormance of this Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorney's fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of GRANTEE, its officers, agents, or employees. The duty of GRANTEE to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Civil Code Section 2778. This Agreement supersedes GRANTEE's right as a public entity to indemnity (see Government Code Section 895.2) and contribution (see Government Code Section 895.6) as set forth in Government Code Section 895.4. b. GRANTEE waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right of contribution from the STATE, its officers, agents, or employees for any liability resulting from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this Agreement. c. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create in the public or in any member of it rights as a third-party beneficiary under this Agreement. 11. Tort Claims FEDERAL: The United States shall be liable, to the extent allowed by the Federal Tort Claims Act 28 United States Code 2671-2680, for claims of personal injuries or property damage resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any employee of the United States while acting within the scope of his or her employment, arising out of this Agreement. STATE: The State of California shall be liable, to the extent allowed by law and subject to California Government Code, Title 1, Division 3.6, providing for the filing of tort claims against the State of California, for personal injuries or property damage resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of State of California 10 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project employees while acting within the scope of his or her employment, arising out of this Agreement. 12. Nondiscrimination The State of California prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. GRANTEE shall not discriminate against any person on any of these bases. 13. Conflict of Interest GRANTEE or anyone acting on behalf of GRANTEE shall not have any conflicting personal and/or financial interests in carrying out the duties of the Agreement. 14. Incorporation The grant guidelines and the Project Scope of Work, Project Budget Detail and any subsequent amendments or modifications to the Project Scope of Work and Project Budget Detail approved in writing by the STATE are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement as though set forth in full in this Agreement. 15. Severability If any provision of this Agreement or the Project Scope of Work thereof is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are severable. 16. Waiver No term or provision hereof will be considered waived by either party, and no breach excused by either party, unless such waiver or consent is in writing and signed on behalf of the party against whom the waiver is asserted. No consent by either party to, or waiver of, a breach by either party, whether expressed or implied, will constitute consent to, waiver of, or excuse of any other, different, or subsequent breach by either party. 17. Assignment This Agreement is not assignable by GRANTEE either in whole or in part. 11 GRANT NUMBER 5TR23112 City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project 18. Survival Clause The obligations of the Parties under Section III General Provisions, Items 4 (c) and (j) of the Project Costs and Payment Documentation and Item 10 Hold Harmless of this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement. 12 ��;�:��€a,��"��R 23w-�J�-�Fi�1- a��QO�� ti�r� �� Prt�file labryan@cityafr�dding.org �°�j��t C��r ��i�r� Pr�ject Narn�/T�tle Priarity Hazardous Fuel Managemenf Praj�ct fn which�eunty is th�majoroty of yaur project I�cat�d? Sha�fia Cour�ty=SN(J 7he full Pr�j�ct T'racking Nurntaer wi11 be aut�-gen�rafi�d within Crants P�rtal,P9eas�case th�fiorrnat 23- P�i�UU ar�d repla�e�/our 3� �har�cter unit id�nfiifi�r frorn yocar ssle�ted coun#y abov�. 23-WP-SHU- �r�there additi�nal courst"ses°? No Did yau hav�csm unicatio�with CAL FIF2E ab�ufi this pr�ject? Yes Ira which C�lifarnia State As��rrably distrcct(s)w�yo�r pro�ect located? 1st-Alpine,Amador, EI Dorado, �assen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas,Shasta,Sierra,Siskiyou (n which Galifiornia Stafi�Senat�clistri�t(�)is your project loc�fied? 1st-Butte,Golusa,Glenn, Lassen, Modoe, Nevada, Flacer, Plumas,Shasta,Sierra,5iskiyou,Sutfer,Teharna,Yuba Proj�ct�nd Clat� 03/15/2434 F'�� r� t�� r� Fle��e provid�a�aragraph surnrnara�ing�ropos�d project inciuc�ing th�6ocatdon,habBtable s#ructures,acres#r�at�d,et�. The Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project i�a vital piece in the City's averall strategic plan to reduce and maintain hazardous fuels on City property that have significant potential for spreading a catastraphic vuildflre.As part of this comprehensive approach to managing vegetation,the propased project will be a valuable cantrib�ation toward increasing the haalth and safe€y af the Redding comrnunity as well as neighboring jurisdictional areas.The propased project includes four key sites at the north end of Redding for a tatal of approximately 305 acres.1'his acreage is a�ubstant€al portian of the 711 acras identified in the larger str�tegic plar�.The project is intended to pratect habitable structures as well as critical infrastructure on ar directly near the site.Critical infrastructure includes but is nofi lirriited to;electric and transportation infrastructure,water�ystems, fire stations,and surrounding residential subdivisions.Addikionally,sites have been frequently accessed for encampments in the community. Targeting the sites will aid in reducing spread af wildfire from or into these areas.The proposed project involves reducing hazardau�fuel loads in great at-risk are��,followed by ann�aal grazing.After ini#ial treatments, undesired re-sprauted vegetatian will be treated with apprapriate herbicide applicafions, During treatmsnts,areas will be re-evaluated to deterrr�ine if additional fuel reduction is needed. Fol€owing the grant,the City intends to utilize currently funded vegetation management teams to maintain tha project area.The City will alsa continue to seek ra�ourcas to treat additional areas identified within the Gity's hazardous fuels reductian strategic plan. ��"� � �1�� d�t�� Total Am�sant of Award�eq[aes4 $1,546,413.20 }��`�� Rre y�u requesting ar�Indirect G�st ate in excess of 12°!0? No �� t��r �t��r� �rgaroizataan Type incorporated Cities and Counties oard esolutiwn or A#testing acument DRAFT 2024 Cal Fire Grant Resolution.pdf Apglicant asn�(�p�nsoring C�rganizati�n City of Ftedding �'rojec#Manager lVams Chris Loucks Praject anager ail6ng Ad�r�ss 777 Cypress Avenu� ProJect anager ailing Addres�Line� �ety Redding Statie Californi� Zip Cvde 96001 �ro�ect anag�r Phon��umber (530j224-6001 Praj�ct(Vlanager Emai! cloucks@cityofr�dding.org �'�j�� 1/��i�� For whi�h primary activity is funding��ing r�quest�d? Hazardaus Fuels Reductian Prirrrary V�getati�n an�g�m�nt Pr�e46ce T"yp� Shaded fuelbreak lUnderstory clearing �mes the pro]ect in�ltad��raaing as a��mp�nent of th�hazardaus f�ael�reduction pr�ject? Yes o��the project inciude transportat9an and/or dE�po�al o�w��dy biomass Yes �r��t�°��rr�� Prirrrary Land�over 1"ype Urban area �rimary E�anci Own�rsh6p�lass Local Government �oes yocar pr�Ject ancl�aci�work on Tribal L�nds? No L�mwting Pactors:Che�k the b�x B##h�r�are an�r existing feres#ar 6and manag� er�t plans; �ons�rvatian Eas�ments; Cov�nant, ��nd►tior�s�Restricti�ns(CG&�'s�F inatters related ta x�ning; use restric#�an�,or oth�r factors#hat can or will limit the fire pr�vention praposed�ctivity? 7srni�er Ha esfi�lans('TF�R): F�r azard�us�uels�edcaction proJ�cfis,If there is a 4irr►ber harvesting do�um�nt�n any porfiion af 4he prop�seel project area for which a" �tice�f Campletian"has n�t been fsled wi#h CA�FIRE check the box. �if r i vir r�� lit �t ( ) I� . cri c �i � wi�h CEC�A v�i�� b� �a�hi��d ir� th� �cop� c�f Worke I� th�r� �n exis�ing �EG2A dcacurn�n� t t r t i r � ct rc t t r ir t ? Pl�ase►nd°o�ate fih�CEQA doccarnent typ�{For plann►ng,�du�a#oon anci ather pr�jects that are exempt from GEQA,��lect"�l�t Applicable"� Notice of Ex�mption Exi�ting�oc�rrnen�Identificatw�n urr�ber Ta be pravided prior to any on-ground activity. �eei�ral��sp�nsibility Area: ��s y�sar proj�ct Bs�cltad�work orr Fec9eral L�neBs�hat rnight r�quire a National Enviranm�o�fial��liey Act (PdEPA)docurr�ent,�r aa�e a fram�w�rk similar to Gooc6 Neighbor Aufih�rity? No �.�'��"'s�`�"��,,,,��'"��;� �`�ar��u��°:� �mr� ��k �d��t��r� �� y �� {F � Is the Sponsoring�rganization a loca!ageney?(city,�ounty,�r other publicly furrded entit�r serving a city and/ar c�unt�t) Yes If yes,pie�se�el�c#fr�rn the Fire Risk�edcaction Cornmunity List op�oons Spansoring(Jrganization is using th�applicatian towards meeting the FRRC List eligibility requirements If yes, ds the S�ans�ring�rganization re�orting deferrsible space data to�AL FI �? No Cocnmunity a# i�k: Is the prgJe�t ass��iated with a carnrn�anity that is listed as a�smmunity at Risk? Yes t�umber of isk��mmuniti�s 6n the progect�rea 1 i�acBvantaged/Lmw In��me��s�munity: Is 4he praject ass�caat�ci with a disadvan#aged/low-irrcorr�e comr�uni4y? Yes If Yes,sel�ct all tha4�ppliesa Low Incame r j ct r � fa �c : r I� r I ti r � ct , r vi ��fiim��e �f the Trea��er�t infl��n�� or�� {Ti�) �cre�, In�l�de L�c�l F��spor�sibility Ar�� (L��), Fed�r�l R��por��ibi�ifiy Area �FI��) �nd �f��e Respon�6bili�y �r�� (��) �s �ppi��ab6�: fc�r TI�. The Tr�atment Influence Zones(TIZ)are the treatment areas within a project,where on-the-ground activities are accomplished.There can be mu3tip(e trea[ment areas�ssociated with a project.Wildfire Preventian Planning and Wildfire Prev�ntion Public Education projects will NC?T have treatmerat areas. �mcal��sponsAt�ility Area(L�A�l"r�atmenfi acr�s 280.21 ��der�l Respon�ibili�y Rrea(FRA)Treatrrnent acres 0.00 Stafi��p�nsibility Ar�a(SRA�T'rea#m�nt�cres 24.05 T�t�l"freatment Acres 3Q4.26 Fir� ��r� ��r�t�� {� � What Fire Hazard Severifiy Zanes(FNSZ)are in the project area?�ire Mazard Severity Zone ratings are availabla at: �;tp�:/1aa�:firr�,fir�.�;�,c�cv/;nrh�t- vu�.��calc�c�rrr��ar�i�y�s�volrafi�-��%r�,��a��,c�r��:�-�r�c�nrn�t�c��atic��/fire9h��r��s�v�:rik��zc��;�a.Copy and pasts the link or right-click to open in a new#ab. Pleasa provide an approximate number af acres or percentage of the project area in each zone. urnber of Acr��in th�Very�4igh SR�FF9S� 24 IVurnber of A�r�s in the V�ry igh L ��F�SZ 267 PVurnber of,�cres wn#h�Fligh S�A FFIS� 0 tVuml��r af�cres in#he High��A FH�Z 0 Number af�+.cres in the aderate SRA FH�Z 0 �HSZ 7otal Acres 291.00 �� "J�� e@ters�f Sca�port 23-WP-SHU 5892007�Suppork Letters.zip L�tters of�ornrrritment I iti t t li r j �t i� r r tr t t i t I , i �I � ( ) f t r j t it t r j ct li� ti . I� fi t r �r t f ix i� t r � r f i . P�F Project �p 23-WP-SHU 5892(?Q74 Projsct Map.pdf I r ir t r f r f i t f r cti f t li��t ti g � � t lici� �� r� �li� c t # 1i�ifi �i , t c�i� t t r li n�xt tca the app�ic��ion and �lick $h� �ali�itafii�r� link. The b�l�vv d��urn�r�fis �re req��r�d t t ti f i i , STD 19 N�ndiscrimination�Carra�aliance St�tement farm std19 2Q24.pdf �TQ 21 A�ru�-Free �rkplac��ertificatien farm stdQ21 2Q24.pdf 5Tt?20�Pay�e�ata&�ecord form std24 2024.pd� i�cetlaneous F�rm Upload Field#1 is�ellan�ous Forrr�Upls�ad�ield#2 IVlis�ell�reeaus Form Upload Fieid#3 i�cellaneous F�rm llpl�ad Fceld#� �r��t �pp�r� �� Project Mapping Program:Create a Geopoini ar�d Polygon(s)via the weblink.copy and pasfie the link or right-cfick to oper�in a new tab: h�fip�.1/e�ra�s�- �c�.�:s�m��ir�:-�c�r��tr�.hula.��ca��.c:�rr�The Online Project Mapping Camponent is a requirement for a complete applicatiar�subrnission. i/��w udgefi ork�heet https:/lportal.ecivis.cam/#/peer�udget/15EC 1156-C�C D-4QEC-A2DA-859D05730AB3 Average S�ore 0.40 � ��I�� C�� lOiew Application Goals https:t/po r#a I.ecivis.com/#(peerGoa Isl69AOCG39-F34 F-4�5 D-B E60-00348A123B34 #of evi�ws 1 #a$�enoals 0 ��m�� :�� `��"��a F�ri�a��ty Fi��rd�� a�l (��r��g��t �rcaj��t E..inked Ferrv�l�rafile �inked Form�ubmissior�s 23-WP-SHU-58920Q74 �� C�G �r�j�ct arne Priarity Hazardous Fuel Nlanagem�nt Project �r�ject Tra�king camber 23-W P-S H U-58920074 Please use the Tracking Number that was automatically assign�d by Grants Portal.The format will be 23-WP-UUU-XXXXXXKX r�j�� ip�� Please pr�vide a comprehers�iv�praaect description in�ludie�g the I�cation,habitab(e s�ru�#�ar�s,a�res tre�ted,etc.(piease rra4e th�re ar� ne space li itations� The City of Redding(City}Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project is a vifi�I pisce in the City's overall strategic plan to reduce and maintain hazardous fuels on Gity praperty that have significant potential for rapidly spr�ading a catastrophic wildfire.As part of#his cornprehensive approach to managing vegetation or�probl�matic City-awn�d properties,the praposed project will be a val�able contribution toward Encreasing th�health and safety of the Redding community as well as neighbaring jurisdictional areas. The project included in this proposal far funding includes four key sites at the north end of Redding for a total of approximately 3fl4 acres.This acreage is a substantial portion of the approximately 712 acres identified in the 3arger strategic plan.The project is intended ta pratect habitable structures as well as crikical infrastructure on or directly near the si�e.Gritic�l infrastruc#ure includes but is nat Bimi#ed fio;electric utiliky infrastructure, transpartatian infrastrucfiure,wafier sys#ems,fiire stations,and surraunding residential subdivisians. In addition,sites have been firequsntly accesssd for eneampmen#s in the community.Targeting the sifies will aid in reducing the spread of wildfire frarrr or into these areas and improve first respander access with€n these dense vegetation are�s. 1'he proposed project involves reducing hazardous fuel loads in high�risk areas,folloanred by annual grazing.Afker these initial treatments,undesired re-sprouted uegetatiar�will be treated with appropriate herbicide appfications. C3urir�g the treatments,areas wi[I be re-evaluated to determir�e if addifional fuel vegetafion reduc#ian should be performed. Follawing the grant,the City intends to utilize currentiy funded vegetation management teams to maintafn the project area.The City will also continue to seek resources to treat additional areas identified within the�ity's trazardous fuels reduction strategic plan, The City will h�av€ly util�ze the purchased equipment fior vegetation rnanagement during the duration of the grant and after.The mini skid steers t+vill be used far mowing flashy light fuels and grabbing material to be hauled to the chipper.These machines are lightweight, have low impact on the soil,and their compact size allows them to get into tight places where the larg�r equipment can't travel and rr�ake th�erew mare efFici�nt.The excavator r�€asticator will be used on sloped areas where our already City-awned skid ste�r masticator cannot access.This machine can mulch brush and small trees irrta wood chips to be left on site.We have rented similar equiprnent,but it is very niche and not always availab]e from local rental yards.The purchase will ailaw us to utilize on our schedu�e and be the most efficient.The dump truck end trailer are utilized to transpork the excavator and mini skid steers,which our staff has the appropriate CD�'s to operafie. Lastly is the F-350 crew truck,which would prauide daily transport for the staff to the job site,allowing them fio tow srnaller trailers or the Gity's spare chipper to perform vegetation m�nagement duties. The benefit ofi purchasing khis equipment is thafi the Cifiy will now have fihese resources after the grant to perform additional vegetation management activities on new parcels,and equally importantly, maintain the parcels campleted by this grant.Our fleet shap will be responsible fior maintenance oi the equipment in the future and they have an exc�llent reputatian of making our equipment last.Also,at the time of purchase,generally,the Cifiy of �edding purchases extended warranties on]arger equipment to ensure protectian in the cause of an unfortunate and premature failure does occur. The project will be a great step forward towards reducing the rwsk of catastrophic fire in the Cify to a level that can be maintawned by current resources. Results expected from the prajeet include a safer community,reduction in greer�house gas emissians braugt�t abaut by ca#astropl�ic wildfire,and a vegetation management model for private landowners in the City. ��t�� 1 �rimary A�t�vity'Type Hazardaus Fuels Reductior� Hazardaus Fuels Reduction 9.�escribe 4he geographic scope�f the�roject,in�luding an estim�te af the nurr�ber of habitabi�stru�tures and the��rr�es of the general �ommur�'st�es that�wll ben�fit. The project involves hazardous fiuel treatment on approximately 304 acres within�ity boundaries.As a vital piece of the City's overall hazardous fuels management straiegic plan,ihe project is expected ta reduce the ri�k ofi catastraphic fire within Redding city boundarie�as well a�ta adjoinir�g and naarby public and private lands. Established in 1887 and with over 61 square rniles within i#s boundaries,the City of Redding is one af Califarnia's largest cities narth of Saeramento. Redding is a]ow-income comrnunity that is hom�to approximately 93,611 residents.As the caunty seat af Shasta Gounty, Redding senres an es�imated 179,223 resid�rrts from surrounding communities.As ofi July 2022,the City had 37,338 str�actures in its borders inc3uding extraneous b�ai3dings on residential 3ots. The 2018 Carr Fire was a large wild fire that started west of Redciing in Shasfa County.Approximate�y three days after the fire starteci,it entered the City of Redding causing the evacua#ion of approximately 38,004 Redding residents. In tofial,the fire burned 229,651 acres before it was contained on August 30,2Q18.The Carr Fire destroyed at 3east 1,604 structures.T+nro hundred eighty s#ructures within ths City limits were destroyed.The Garr Fire cast ovsr$1.659 bilEican in damages, including$1.5 billian in insured lossss and mare than$15$.7 million in suppression cos#s. Mast importanfly,eight lives were lost during this massive wild fiire, �y targeting high-risk sites within�he City of Reddir�g for vsgetation management our goal is to reduce catastrophic irnpacts on the Redding community as well as Shasta Caunfy as was experienced during the Carr Fire. While the prapoaed project focuses within fhe boundaries of ten Gity-awned properties with dense vegetation,the ber�efits will be realized by the entire papulation af Reddir�g and potentially beyond. Many residents,commercia[businesses,critical infrastructure and key ingress and egress routes sit an fhe border of the wildland urban ir�terface and as fire typically does nat stap at dividing lines between management boundaries. Benefits of this project will be realized at a landscape level. 2,Des�rila�the goals,�bj�ctives,an�expect�c!outcome��f th�pro}e�f. As part of the City of Redding's ongc�ing risk reduction efforts,the City consulted historic fire da#a and trae canopy studies to identify praperfie� having high�+rildfire risk.The properties inciuded in this proposa6 and the larger strategic plan,are those identified as having both high ignition risk and high fuel loads. Nlany ot the idenfiified sites are rrear larger areas of dense vegetatian. If fires were to ignite varithin these key s€tes,tnere could be significant khreat from the irnpacts of fire ta critical infrastructure and residential areas thraughout the City.There is also the potential that if fire was ta t�ccur,it could spread ta wildland�reas autside city boundaries.Conducti�rg proackive vegstation rnanagement as propcased,would mitigate fires spreading within the City o�Redding.Rdditionally,the project would reduce the risk of fiires spreading bstween properties within cifiy boundaries,and outside areas, Treating and s�nanaging the proposed 304 Acres an the priority praperties as planned ir�this proposal will reduce the intensity and spread of fire while providing defensible space to assist in fiirefighting sfforts during ar�incident.This project is aims to complete the fire step of a larger vegetation management pian far the City of Redding which is compramised of over 7Q0 acres in total.This is done by madifying vegetation witl�thinning and removal af hazardaus vegetation.These activities davetailed into other City fire risk reduction activities Including the Cammunity Wildfire Pratection PEan currently in cSevelapment,will mave the Gity toward compliance with PCFi 4291.Outcome of these projects are focused on#he protection af critical infrastructure and raadways,bettsr managsmant of evacuations,and first rasponder access.Rs a vegatation management modsl,the praposed projecYs ultim�te outcome will be to provide safsty to our community and set a stendard for besfi practices in high-fire severity zanss. 3.Pr�vide a cl�ar rafiionale f�r haw the proposed proJect will redu�e the risk�ass�ciatec6 with wilclf�re t�habitable sfiruetures. The project being proposed is strategically aligned for the purpose of lessening the impacts of a future fire ariginating north of the City of Redding during a Narth wind event in the Pall months. Congruently, if a fire originates in one of the propased projsct treatment areas or a parcel that is contiguous to a treatment area,tha project work wi�l reduce fire spread-a true wirtlwin scenar€o, Historically,Shasta County has fought large fires during the fall months during north wind svents. Notable examples include the Janes Fire �999, The Zogg Fire 2020&The Fawn Fire 202�.These types of fires are wind driven and pressn2 large amounts ofi risk tp fire suppressian personnel. The mos�effective way to mitigate future vuind driven fires is to manipulate the"`fuels"component of the wildiand firs triangle(fuels,weather& topography). The proposed Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Projecf is a defensive mitigation with the suppasitian thaf t�e City of Redding will be impacted by a significant fire event.T�is event tivo�ald originate Narth af fown, burning in a cardinal direction towards the south with wind as tl�e most significant factor wn fire spread.This type of fire uvill affect federal,state,and local government lands as wrell as those priva#ely held. In addition to the loss of life and property, hazardous smoke will directly impact#he populatian of the Cify ofi Redding and Shasta County residents that live in the path of srnoke disbursement, The City of Redding Local Hazard t�itigation Plan r�ates the significant risk tha#wildfire p�ses to structures vvithin the C�ty."The City of Redding has rnultiple scenarios in which wildfiire could severely�nd aggressively impact homes and structures in the very high firs hazard severity zorre, primarily on the wesE and north sides of the Gity.Or�e such scenario of a potential wi3dfire in the north area afFecting a singl�neighbarhood,could destroy 131 or more structures and rssult in a conservative estimated loss of over$100,721,633 in direct property damage.The fire in this scenario would only have to achieve I�ss than 1,OQ�acres in size to create this amount of destruction if emergency resources were drawn down and the weather conditians were ripe for such an euent". The praposed Priori#y Hazardaus Fual Managsment Project begins by reducing hazardaus fuel loads in significant at-risk areas,and then follows up with annual grazing o f the areas.After fhese initial treatments, undesirsd re-spr�uting vegetafiion will be treated by appropriate herbicids applications. During these#reatments,areas will be re-�valuated to de#ermine if additional work rernoving fuel loads should be done, FolEowing the grant,the City intends ta utilize currently funded vegetation management tearns to maintain the properties, (demoving and rrraintaining the fuel,as proposed in this pro�ect,wlill cantribute to reducmg fire spread,pratecting infrastrucfure,assisting suppression efforts,and saving lives. Pramoting fhe proj�ct throughout the comrr�unity as a rnodel for fuel reduction will arnplify and sustain these ber�efits. 4,Icdentify arcy additional a��t�at r9sk#rom wildfir�that wili laensft frorn the proposed projec#.Th�se rnay include,but are n�t lim�t�d to, dom�stic and m[anicipal�nrat�r supplies,powsr lines,c�mmun�catio�s#acilities and corrrrnur�ity c�nters, The project involves a multi-st�pped approach to reduce hazardous fuel loading on ten City of Redding-own�d properties that have sigr�ificant potential for rapidly spreading a catastraphic wildfire.Many of the identified sites have critical infrastructure on or directly near the site.Th�se include b�at are not Eimited to;surrounding residential subdivisions,fir�stations,electric utility infrastructure,transportation infrastruct�are,and water systems. The proposed project will reduce fire risk to the City alectrical system and critical wafisr and w�stewafier infrastructure through direct risk reduction and by better ensuring power to wafer-pumping stations,wastewater plants,anci other critical infrastructure.These facilities ars nat anly crikical for defending the City from wildfire, but are essential for safe repopu3ation following any disaster. As shown on the attached project map,just some of the major critical infrastructure facilities which wauld ber�ef�t include: -Fire Station 6 -Sulphur Greek Electric Substation -Beltline Electric Substation -Two future electric substation�sites -Vital transporta#ion corridars including lnters�ate 5,Sfiate Highway 273,and the main north-south rail line for both Amtrak and the Unian Pacific Railroad The praposed project would reduce risk to the abpvs Enfras#ructure as well as ta the Sacramenta River which runs through the city. 5.�I�w w�l!the project/a�tivigy utilize the leffi over w��dy bw�rrpa�s? �13 the pr�jecttactivity use a b6oma�s facclity#�reduce gr�ater greenh�use gas ernissions? Ail work prsformed wauld be supervised by Parks staff ta ensure safety and that the project goals are being met.C}ebris frorn vegetation management vuill be chippsd and left ansite whenever possible sa as to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Disposal by pile and buming will anly be used when there are site and aceess limifiations.The project does not include transporting material to a biamass facility. 6. o�s fihe pr�je�t include grazing as a��mponent ef the hazar�aus fu�ls r�du�tion proJect? Yes ?. a�rnany acres of the proaect will b�treat�d by pr�s�r��ed grazing? 240 8. Pi�ase des�ribe the specifi�gra�ing goals,�xpect�d gra�ing challenges,an�/�nvirar�rnent�lly sen�itave ar�as,�nd th�praject confiir�gency plan. The aim af grazing is to e]iminate flashy fuels and re-sprouted vegetatian in targeted areas.We anticipate no unforeseen difiFiculties because we have aBready dealt with similar issues during previous grazing projects.Our curr�nt grazing cantractor's scope af work includes a pravision for additional fencing ta prevent goats from enterirrg restricted areas.We h�ve alsa assessed the sites for enviranmenfal sensitivity and found no significant areas. If any issues do arise,the impact will be minima[. ��M�� Degree of Risk 1. iscus�the i��ation mf the pro�ect in rel�ti�n t�ar��s af moderat�,high,ar very h�gh fire haz�rd sev�rity zone as identitied by the lat�st Fir�and R�sourc�,Q�sessrn�nt I�rmgram rnaps. The high priority City-a�rvned properties included for vegetation management in this proposal are located within the northern end of the city and are entirely within V�ry Higf�Fire Hazard Severity Zon€�(VHFHSZ).As shown on the Fir�and Resaurce Assessment Program Stafe Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones map, Redding is almost entirely surrour�ded by VH�HSZ,and High Fire Nazard Severity Zone{HFSZ).The combination of the high amount af VHFHSZ and HFHSZ, local cond'€tions and climate change po�e a significant risk for Rsddwng citizens ar�d City infrastructure. Redding typically experiences cool,wet winters and hot,dry summers creating extrerne fire weather conditions especially from May through October. Daily temperatures during fira seasons(Juna-Qctober)are usually above 90° Fahrenheit with a rel�tive humidity of less than 30%.Typical vegetatian within wildland-urban interFace area5 includes blue oak,valley oak,gray pine,and annual grasses.d�reas ofi dense brush and annual grasses are comrnon,and result in hEgh fire danger and significant f€res especially during north wind events.These condiiions combins io creafie extreme fire danger,with the city facing one of the highesi wildfire threats in the state.The risk of catastrophic wildfire in the area rises as the recent trend of draught cor�ditions increases. 2.Describe th�gecagraphic proximity�f the project ta structures at risk ta damag��ram wiic�fir�in the U{. Notably,the proposed project includes sites thafi are all within or immediately adjacent to,the CAL FIRE1City of Redding Mutual Threat Zone{MTZ}. While no habitable structures are directly wifhin individual priority property site boundaries, rnany of the pro�ect sites have critical infrasfiructure within or nearby these properties including, but not limited to,surrounding subdivisions,electrie utility featur�s,transportation corridars,and water syst�ms. Each of the sites have rr�et specific criteria for the need to reduce hazardous vegetation. Mast of these sites are dir�ctly in the Wildland Urban Interface{W111)and are adjacent to residences and critical infrasirucfure.�ldditionally,sites are located near right of ways and experience ather issues lika illegal camping and dumping.Of great importance for the safety af aur citizens,are the transportation routes that many of the siies border.The propo�ed project will,in part,reduce risk from wildfire along the Union Pacific Railraad mainlina, Interstate 5,and regional arterials. Reducing the risk to transportation infrastructure is af greaf value as these rautes could act as vital evacuatian rautes. ��r� 1�1 Community Supporf �.�aes the pr�J��t onclude any rYaatching fund�fram�ther f�ar�ding�our�es�r any in-kind contr►butions that are expect�d to�xtend fih� Bmpa�t of th�prop�sed pr�jec#? While not incarporated into the budget, praject mafch includes CEQA review,and public relation{PR)activity.The PR efforts are expected to elicit rnedia afitention and garner further oa�#reach. It is alsa anticipated thafi#he impact of the project will be extended through encouraging additional hazardaus fuel reduction within khe�ity. Additionally,fihe Gity has secured$60,000 Encampment Resolutic�n Program funding to purchase small equipmer�t and supplerner�t staffing for vegetation management in the Sulphur Creek area that is e�vithin the proposed project.The City Hous€ng Division is also applying ior a direct allocation of Community Develapment�lock Grant Disaster Recovery funding in the amount of$357,150 to utilize City-wide far wildfire mitigation measures. 2.Describ�plan�for external�ommuni�ati�ns d[arirrg the lof��f the proj�ct to keep the effiected c�mrnunity inforrned ab�ut the g�al�, �bjectives and progres�of the pro]e�t.Activoties such as planned pr��s releases,pr�ject scgnage,c�rnmiar�ity meeting�,anel field taurs ar�encmur�ged. The public wil�be educated on the irnportartce of the proaect by delivering information related to previous and potential wildfires with facts related to acres bumed, number of regional fires,and property loss.The project's goals,objectives and progress will be communicated to the community throughout the life of the grant so as ta keep the public inforrned,engaged and educatsd on hazardous fuel rnanagement best rnanagement practices.To encaurage the pubEic to follo�+r the example set by the pro�sct work,�nre will prpvide a continuous stream af inficarrnation and lay the graur�duvork ior future vegetation mitigation requirements. The City will employ its ext�rnal strategic cammunication plan to�ducate the community on the project. Messages will be also guided by the outreach and public involverr�ent strategy that is being deve[oped as part of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan(CWPP)current[y in developmer�t. A varie4y of cammunication and outreach taols will be used including traditional media,social media,s�akeholder suppart,community and regional education,public s�neetings,and related events. Methads to bs used for cammunicat�an include: �Cammunity meetings and events •Press Re�eases �Public Service Announcements g E-Cammun€cations a Social media marketing-Nextdoor,Twitter(X), Facebaok, Inst�gram, podcasts •Project signage at meetings and community events 3.�es�ril�e any plan�4o maintain the praj�ct after th�grant per�od has ended. An outcome of this grant will be bringing hazardous fueEs on the priority praperties to a load level that the C�ty can sustain wifh existing allocated funds.The fuel reduct€on activities and acquisiiion a#equipment provided by the grant will make this possible.At the close of the grant,the City will have the resources necessary to maintain the priority properties at a reasanable fuel load. 4.Does the pr�posed proJecfi w�rk writh other organ6zati�ns 8r agenco�s t�adciress fire hazard red�actoor�a#the iandscape level? As discussed below,the proposed project is consistent with local and regional strategic plans that address risk reduction at a local and landscape level. CAL.FIRE Shasta Trinity Unit 2a23 Strategic Fire P[an: As part of CRL FIRE's Pre-Fire Managemsnt Strategies,the plan states:"CAL FfRE°s goal is to cantain 95 percent af all wildfires at�0 acres or less. Fire ignition data,such as fire cause and location,can reveal whether the unit has met this goal.Determining causal trends can direct the unit ta specific prevention efforts to change fihe causal trend. Knowing where mos#fires oacur helps determine where prevention and pre-fire er�gineering efForts might produce the greatest resulY'.The proJect is cansistent with this objective as th�propased vegetation management activities are focused on prop�rties identified and prioritized after analyzing where fires occur,and wrhere mitigation activities wauld produce the greatest risk reduction. CQR 2Q22-2027 Lacal Hazard Mitigatian Plan(LHMP): The Gity of Redding l�ocal Hazard Nlitigation Plan meets the raquirements of Section 322 of the Disa�ter Mi#igation Act of 2000.The plan includes the gaal of reducing tf�a possibElity af property damage and life losses due to wildland fire�.Tha proposed projecf is consistent witl�this goal ar�d the related�HMP's 4bjectives of: •Fteducing the probabi3Ety of fire ignitions,and •Ed�acating the public about v,rfldland fire dangsrs ar�d the steps that can be#aken to prevent or minimize their effects. City of Redding Commur�ity Wildfire Protec#ion Plan{CWPP�: The City ofi Redding is currently developing its first CWPP,with a draft expected summer 2024.RII sites is�corporated in the propas�d project have been identified for inclusion in the CWPP.As a result of th�field and aerial surveys that have been conducted,all s€tes are expected to rat�high during the upcoming priority setting process. REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan(WMPj: Redding Elsctric tlti�ity{REtJ)adheres#o a comprehensive system-rnain#enance and#ree-trimmir�g program in accordancs with CPUC skandards. in addition,Senate Bill 9Q1 from 2Q18 required all utilities in California to prepare and submit wildfire mitigafiion plans.A significanf component of the WMP is the REU Wildfire Prevention and lmproved Response Program.The program airns#o prevent the start of wildfires from utility aperations,as �nrelE as provide faster response in the event of a wildfiire either caused by or threatening its electric utility assets Icacated in and around the City af �edding.The Program provides funding to the Redding Fire Departmenk and the Commun€ty Services Department far s�rvices rendered to preven# the start af wildfires. Funding is used for fuels reduction as well as for faster response in the event of a wildfire.The prapased project wi(I build upon and strengthen the risk reductian provided thraugh REIJ's program. Shasta Regional Transportation Agency{SRTA)Resilient Shasta Extreme Clima#e Event Mobility and Adaptation Plan: SRTA's plan included a vulnerability assessment afi�he region's transpartation intrastructure.Ths plan nated that extrerne increasss in vvfldfirs probability and ssverity are expected in the fufiure,including areas wi�l�ksy transpartatian inFrasfructure.The plar�urges that appropriate fuel management be implemented near critical transpcartation infrastruct�are.The proposed project will,in part, reduce risk frorr�vvildfire aiong the tJnion Pacifiic Railroad mainline, Interstate 5,and regional arterials. Reducing the risk to transportatian infrastructure is af grsat va(ue as these routes could act as vital evacuation routes. ��1�3� '� Projec#Implementation 1. is�aas�th�anti�ipated tirn�line for the pr�je�t. alee sure ta take se�sanal restric�i�ns into account. Dir�ctly after receiving funding,the City of Redding Parks Department would begin recruitment for the full-time field staff responsible for managing the City af Redding initial treatment acreage, C?uring this tGme the current Parks Superintendent would begin proc�rement af the equipment req€aested wn this grant.Also,the CEQA notice of exemption wauld be fiied with Shasta Caunty as saon as we received natice of award. After the initial few manths,in-hause COR Staif will be ready to start physically clearing these properties. During this cle�ring we v�rill have minar ssasanal restrictions to deal wiih.Those wou[d include red flag warning days,and winter sfiorms.To cc�mbat red flag warning days,we shiff aur working schedule to start earlier in the day and lirtiit work to hand taols with water and fire suppressian tools on site. During winter starrn's uve again limit work to hand tools so that machinery isn't getting stuck while areas are safurated with water.Since Redding's winters are pretty mild,wle get dry periods where we can still run machinery. EfEectiveEy planning and scheduling is our best method to wark around th�se seasonal restrictions.This has proven to be a successful appraach with our current fire fuels mitigation crew thaf works specifically for Reddirag Electric Utility campleting a sim8ar scape of work in and around the electric infrastructure. Upon completion of the initial clearing we will begin the transition into our grazing phase,We anticipate#his initial phase to last 8 fio 10 months. Currently the Gity of Redding uses a gaat grazing carttractor to graze wildland areas around Redding EEecfric lltility facilities and green belts throughout the city.Our grazing season would last for approxima4ely 3 manths to grazs all of the proposed acreage. Befiore beginning our grazing campaign,we will be surs#o extend aur current contract.We don't anticipats facing any seasonal restrictions during fihis time. However,the rnost efficient time for grazing happens during late spring early summer.This creates control of the light fl�shy fuels for the entire duration of the fire season. Because of this w�plan to condense all of aur grazing into this timefrarne.1Ne'v�already talked with our current goat grazing contractor and he is fully equipped to handle grazing all of the acr�age during this tirne frame. We anticipate a 12-15 mont�t timeline to camplete the init€al work far all of these sites, providing plenty o€time for successful complstion priar to the March 15,2030 end date of the granfi. Fina{ly,in faElowing years as we transition into maintenance work and herbicids treatments,an these sites,we would apply far additional funding through CAL Fire ta mair�tain#he areas.We recognize that rr�aintenance is just as important as the initial treatment as we have already seen with our current vegetatian managemsnt crsw fundsd through REU. 2.Verify the ex�ec4�d tirnefram�s t�carnpl�te the pr�jec4 vvall fail�nder the required��mple#ian da#�s depend�ng on the sourc��f#he funds�ward�d. We already have an exis#ing fire fuels mitigation crew fihat specifically facusas#heir atten#ion around our electrical utilities and right ofi ways.We used thair average annual produc�ian over the past three(3)years to build our timeline for this grant. Depending on if all of tha grant ar jus#a portian is awarded,we can use that s�me matrix to scale our goals and ensure successful completian of thfs grant. 3,PBeas�list#h�mile�t�nes that w611 be used te measure the pregr�ss of the project. �Press Release an award of grant. d DeveEopment of outreach plan. �Niring af in-hause crew fior fhe C�R respor�scble vegetation rnanagement for the pro�ect •Procuremenfi of equipment that aids in vegetation manag�ment aativities �Tracking and ensure COR labor is achieving 804.37 Acres far tlae grant with quarferly progress reparts �ftenew our current grazing contract to ensure we have a contractor for grazing operatians •Tracking grazing pragress and ensuring goats are achieving successful fuel reduction within the 20�acres targeted for grazing. 4.f�leas�list the mea�urable autceme�(i.�.proj�ct d�l9u�rables)#hat will b�us�d t�measure the prmj�ct's succ��s. s Fliring af in-house crew for the CQR respansible vegetation managem�nt for the proj�ct �Pictures o#�quipment being used that aids in vegetatian management actEvities �GIS tracking and ensurs CQR labor is achieuing 304.37 Acres for the grant with quart�rly progress reports •Before and after pictures of each praject site showcasing ihe work of COR staff and the#ransforma#ion and reciuced fire threa#. Each set of pict�ares will include the site ID and acreage. •GIS tracking grazing pragress and snsuring goats are�chieving succsssful fuel reduction within the 2aQ acres targeted for grazing with rnonthly progrsss reparts once grazing has begun. �Before and aFter pictures of the grazsd acreage. Eaeh set of pictures will include the site ID and acreage. �At the end of the grant period provide initial before pictures showing the overgrown and unmanaged land with sigrtificant wildfire risk,and after pictures showing the tr�ated acreage with less fire threat. Each set of pietures wil3 inalude the site ID and acreage. a Reporting of autreach acfivities including educationlo�atreach ma#erials. 5.I#applieable, how will 4he requirements�f the C�lifarraia Environmental uality Act(CE A)tae met? The City of Redding has already been working with#heir�nvironrnenfal Compliance�1lanager on the CEQA process.A#t�r reviewing the sites anticipeted to be completed within this grant and foElawing tl�e scope of work for the grant we will complete a Notice of Exemption far GEQA.This document is already drafted and ready to be fiurned inta the clearinghouse once we receive notice of award.Should any cultural or biological resources be discovered,those areas will be avoided during�he projeci. 6,List any e�ssting forest or land mana�ernent plans; Gonservati�n Ea�ements,Covenant,Conditiarrs& estriction�(C��F2's); ma##er� related to zoning; c�se restr�cti�ns,�r other fac4ors th�t caa�or will IEmi4 the wildfire prever�ti�rr propo�ed activ�ty? Thare are no known factors that will lirnit the propased wildfire prever�tion activities. �� Administration 9.�escr�bs any previaus exp�rience the pr�ject propon�nt has with sim�lar proJects.Includ�a li�t of re��nt past pr�]�c#s the pr�pon�nt has succ�s�fuily compl�fied if applicable.Pr�Ject applicant er rroanager having no previous experien�e wi#h sirnalar prajects should c9is�uss any pas4 exp�riences that may help sh�w�cap�city t�succ�ssfuily cornplet�fihe pro]e�t being pr�posed.This�ay incluc9e parfinering w�th a more exper6enc�d�rganization that��n prouide project�upp�rt. The City of FZedding has a successful record of accomplishment in administering grants and campleting large grant projects.The City's Community Services Departmenfi employs a full-time Project Manager to apply for and help administer grants and proaects.The City of Redding Parks Department's Parks Superintendent is experierrced with in-house project supervision and rr�anagement. F2ecent and angoing City projscts are listed below,wifih award dat�,agency, prograrn,amount and status. Y�ar f Agency,Arnaunt,Status 20181GR1RA Urbarr Greening Grant, $995,000, Project Completed 2t721 2018/CAL FIRE Urbar2 Forestry Grant,$256,540, In Progre�slMaintenance 2Q17/GNRA, Proposition �, Urban Rivers,$563,982, Project Completed 2021 2016iDept.of Housing and Community Development, Housing-Reiated Parks Program,$88,248, Project Completed 2017 2Q16/GA. �tate Parks, Land and Water Gonservation Fund,$109,500, PraJect Completed 2018 2015/Dept.c�f Transpartatian, EE�P,$376,94Q, Pro�ect Completed 2�22 2Q15/State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways-RIMBLF,$350,OQ�, Praject Completsd 2022 2Q11(Caltrans,CNRA, EEMP,$320,000, F'roject Compieted 2Q16 2011tCNRA, River Parkways Program,$1,206,865, Project Completed 2416 2d071CNRA, River Parkways Pragram,$1,669,Q04, Project Completed 2412 2,Id�ntify wh�wil!b�respansible far#racking pr�j�c4 expense�ar�d rrtaontainong proje�t record�sn a mar�rter th�t allows for a ftall at�dit trail of any aw�r��d grarat fa�nd�. A portion of the Project Coordinator position will be responsible far tracking project exp�nses and ma�ntaining records.Tha�person will have support and general oversight from the City of Redding's Finance Department.The Parks Superintendent will be responsible far rnonitoring and measuring progress goals,as well as,working with the Project Coordinator to ensure field s#aff have the supplies they need,while aBso staying within the budget of the praject. ��N��t �M Budget A detailed project budget should be prouided in the anline budget included in this solicitation.The space provided here is to aliow for a narrative description to further explain the proposed budget. 1.Explain how the gran�fund�,if awarded,wiBt be spent fio support the gaals and ot�je�tives of the proj�ct.If�q�ipm�nfi grant funds are reqca�st�d,expiairs howr the equipo�ent wiil b��atilized anci maontaon��bey�nd the life of the grant. If awarded the grant,funds will direetly go into�azardous f�ael r�duction and mainter�ance of the 304.37 acres on 14 City-owned parcels. Funding wil be split between two primary f�nctions-City of Redding staff performing vegetation managemenfi,and goat grazing.The key ta our vegetation rnanagement plan is rev€siting these 1 Q parcels uvith grazing and herbicide treafiments with our qualified applicators fio ensure long-term vegetation contral.Too often,antities thin vegetation and don't return to that site far three to five years. Many times, in khose later years,the site is aust as hazardcaus as it was initially,Our comprehensive plan will ensure thes�sites stay maintained in fihe future. The City wili heavily utilize the purchased equipment for vegetation manag�ment during the duration of the grant and after.The mini skid steers will be us�d for mowing flashy light fu�ls and grabbing material to be hauled to the chipper.These machines are lightweight,have law impact on the soil,and their campact size allows them to get inta tight places where the larger equipment can't travel and maks the crew more efficien#.The excavatar masticator will be used on slaped areas where our already City-owned skid s#eer masticator cannot access.This machine can mulch bru�h and small frees into wood chips to be left on site.We have rented similar equiprnenf,but it is very niche and not always available from local rental yards.The purchase wilE allow us to utilize on our schedule and be the most efficient.The dump truck and trailer are utilized ta transport the excavator and mini skid steers,which our staff has the appropriate CC?L's to operate. Last3y is the F-350 crew firuck,which would provide daily transpart for the staff to the job site,allowing#hem ta tow smaller trailers or the City's spare chipper ta perfarm vege@ation managerroent duties. The benefit of purchasing this equipment is that the City will r�ow have these resources after the grar�t to still perform additianal vegetatian managernent activities on new parcels,and equally irs�portantly, maintain the parcels corr�pleted by this grant.Qur fl�e#shop will be responsible for maintenance of the equipment in the future and they have an excellent reputation af making our equipment last.Also,at the time of purchase, generally,the City of f�edding purchases extsnded warranties an larger equipment ta ensure protection in the cause of an unfiortunate and premature failure does occur. 2.Are the��sts for each proposed activity reasonable f�r the geograph6c area where they are ta i�e�erform�d?ldentify any costs that are higher than usual and explaEn any spea�al��rcumstances with�n the project that makes these ir�creasecE c�st�nece�sary ta achi�ve the goals and�bjectives of the proae�4. The costs of the proposed activities are within reasan for aur geograp�ic locatian.The price per acre for gaats is already contracted w€th the City of Redding,and we have been utilizing this same contract for over#he past four ysars. Regarding the cost per acre for City of Redding staff to perform vegetatian management,this is derived fram our success in REU's vegetation management program,where we currently perform the sarne scope afi wark.The City crew is dynamic and holds the apprapriats licsnses and certifications ta aparafe hsavy aquipment,apply herbicides,and drive large commercial vehicles. 3.Is the tatat project cost appro�rBate for fihe swze,�cape,and anticigaa#ed benefit of the project? Ths City of Redding belisves the cost is appropriats for the size of the grant.This grant will manage vegetatian on aver 304 acres of City-owned property identifiied in this prrapasal and will be vital for performing wark in the City's larger strategic fuels management plan.This will significantly provide a fong lasting benefi#to our community since each of the 10 locations selected have specific criteria for the need to reduce hazardous vegetation.Mast of these sites are directly in fhe Wildland Urban Interface(WUI)adjacent to residences and law-incame areas. 4.Please li�t�ach abaect cat�gory amaunt that you are r��uesting�nd khe detail of h�w that wauld supp�rt m�eting the�rant obaectives. fn�alaries&Wages,ths budget includes a total a�$3C9,128.40 fc�r ths foElowing Ci�y of Redding posi2ians; •Arbarist Lead Worker-This position is alloca#ed 2080 haurs at$36.70(hr.fo engage in,and lead the other pos3tians involved in the proposed on- graurrd fuel reduction activities.Activities include managirtg veg�tatior€using large�quipment,hand tools, pawr�r tools,and herb�cide applicatars. WhEle perfarming the propossd fuel management activiti�s,the position will also ensure coc�rdination of the ground cr�w to implement the desired fuel reduction in a safe,e#fective,and efficient manner. =Tree Trimmer—As part of the ground crew,fihis posifiion is allacatsd 2Q8Q ho�ars at$33.191hr.fio engage in the proposed orr-ground fuel reduction activities.Activities include managing vegstatRon using large equipment, hand tools,power tools,and herbicide applicators. �Public Works�Vlainfienance Worker-As part of the ground crew,this posifiion is allocated 208Q hours at$31.09/hr.to engage in the proposed on- ground fuel reduction activifiies.Activities include managing vegetafion using large equipment,hand tools and pawer taols. �Ternporary Public Works Maintenance Worker-As part af the graund crew,��ais position is allocated 20d0 hours at$20.111hr.ta engage in the proposed on�ground fuel reduction actiuities.Rctivities include managing vegetation using]arge equipment, hand fools,and power tools. •Project Coordinator—T�ais position is allacated 2500 Hours at$48.38Ihr.to perform the professianal work of planning,orgar�izing,coordinating the execution ofi the proposed grant activities.Additionally,the position will coordinate the development and submiital af reports and invoices ta Gal Fire. In Employee Benefits,the budget includes a total of$256,284.80 for the benefits associated with each pasition included in the Salary&Wages Category. In Contractual Expenses,the budget includes$181,OQ0 for a goat grazing contract.The grazing will follow the initial hazardous fuels reduction that the City's ground crew will perform. It wrll eliminate flashy fuels and re-sprouted vegetation in targetsd areas, fn Supplies,the budget includes a total of$40,000.Speeifically,the budget�ncludes: •$4,000 far PPE including but nat 6mited to hard hats,chaps,gloves,ear plugs,safety glasses, rain gear,and steel or composite toe work boots. �$2,OOQ for handheld tools to help reduce ledder fuels,gather downed mat�rial and pr�vent a fire if one should start during work. A$11,200 for Ghainsaws to r�move and reduce ladder fuels. �$6,000 for weed e�ters to rernove light flashy fuels from sitss •$2,000 for blowers used to clean up roadsides and other areas of travel when debris is le#t behind while moving equipment ar doing work adjacent to areas ths public uses. •$4,000 for Nsdgers ta remove brush fike ppison aak and blackberry. •$1,OG0 for fire preven#iontsuppression baekpack pump sprayers. •$1,2Q0 for backpack herbicide pump sprayers, •$A,400 for herbicide to prev�nt regrowth on sites where veg�tation has b��n removed. �$4,60d for 2 walk-behind brush mowers us�d ta mow larger brush areas. In Equipment,the budget includes a totaE of$70Q,OOQ ta purchase fuei reductior�equipmer�t. Specifically,the budget includes: •$16Q,QOQ for two Mini Skid Steers with attachments for the purpase of mavang material and mawing flashy fuels. •$225,OOQ far ar�e Excavator with att�chments for fihe purpose of masticating larger fire fuel materials. •$225,OOQ for one D€amp Truck far the purpose of transparting equipm�nt to and frorn job sit�s as w�ll as hauling of larger fuels that eannot be chipped an site. �$10,OQQ for one 14k GVWR Trailer for the purpose af transporting mini skid st�ers,brush mowers and other equ�pment io and fram job sites. •$8Q,OOQ for one F350 Crew Truck for the purpose of transporting#he crew and equipment to and from job sites. Equipment Maintenance and Disposition; Maintenancs will be schsduled and perforrned by hours, miles ar days as required by the QEM far sach particular piece of equiprnent ar vehicle. Safefy inspeetions on all vehicles are performed as required by law(90 days,6 rnon#hs ar annually). Disposition: Equipment is replaced at a time that an asset has added up ta 15 points as determined by the Point Scale Replacerraent Cornparison P[an that was originally developed for Coilier County, �larida using fhe American Public Warks Associatior�Managing Public Equiprnent,Special Report 55 as a guide.The 15 points are determined by aga,miles or hours,ar�d 65°/a af the tnaintenance cost ta purchase cost.When the asset is auctioned off it goes ta the City af Redding's auction company.Qnce the asset is soEd the profiits from the sale go back into that departmer�ts rolling stock fund. 5.Does yerrar project inclaade th�purchase of capi4ai equipment(more fihan$5,000 per 64erre}? Yes 6.Pr�vide a cost-b�nefiit ana9y�is#o justify the purcha�e of equipm�n�versus Isa�ing Nlost heavy equipment providers offer a three{3)year I�ase-ta-awn option,which pravides a lower payment upfront and the potential to purchase the equipment in the final year.The manthly lease payment costs vary on th�annual hours your contract permits you to use the equipment. If you exceed the ysarly hours,you are required to pay additional charges.While leasing is a good option for private companies ar�d nan-profits, government agencies can participate in coopsrative purchasing agreements such as the Califarnia Multiple Awards Schedules(CMAB)or Sourcewell.These agreernents offer competitively bid discaun#s an materials and equipment. For the equipment we are looking to purchase,on avsrage,the manufacturers(i,e,Gatsrpillar&Kubota)provide a 20°1a-30°!Q discount off MSRP,This discaunt translates ta much more significan� savings fihan the Isase or Isase-to-cawn option since it pravides ownership inta the future,giving us khe resources to continue r�taintenance into the future.The Gity feels Eeveraging the initial purchase discounts help carry out the goals of the grant and benefits the Gity in the future by removing hazardous vegetation. ��t�� 1� Califorr�ia GBimate Investments The space prov�ded here is to ailowr�or a narrative description to further explain how the project/activity wrill reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. �, o�will the praaectlactiv3ty r�duc�Greenhaus�Gas�mi��ion�? Wildfires relaasa carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases(GFIG)that cantribute to cEimate change.Activities implemented fhrough the proposed projsct will promots GHG emission avoidance through radtacing the risk of wiEdfire.Although it is impossible ta qtaantify ihe amount of ernissEans that will be avoided because of the project, it is believed that significant emiss€on avoidance will resulk.Additional benafiks incl€ade reduction of hazardous smake,and encour�gement of carbon sequestratian through appropriate land management. Budget Report Passthrough Agency:Caiifornia Department of Forestry a�d Fire Protection(CAL FIRE) Report Date:0 811 412 0 2 4 Program:FY 2023-2024 Wildfire Prevention Grants Requested ey:�esiie Bryan Project Name/Title:P�iority Hazardous Fuel Management Project labrvan(a�cityofreddinq.org Org Name:City of Redding Stage:Pre-Award Bud et Items � s�.l�ries�.Wxg�s � Use Titles to briefly descnbe .�In each rows� , �� 0 � $0.00. $0.00. � $0.00 � $0.00 . $0 00'��.. '��.each item.Cost Share from ':.Description,enter the �. - . i : ' � '��,.the grantee and from a partner��,.unit of ineasurement . , ' � �. , " '��.can be tracked on separate '��..and choose fmm only . , �� , � , " ��..lines.Note that your indirect '��.the following labels �. . � , � , . � •�.cost rate setting(wh�ch must '.Hours,Days,Each � . . . . , � , '��..be between 0 and 12%)will '�Report,Contract Miles,•, - . - � , � , ��.automatically apply to each '��,.Daily,Acres - � � � . . '.,,line . - . . , �� Arborist Lead Worker �:�Hours �� 2080 �� $35 70 �� 74,256.00 $74,256.00 �� 0.00 �� 0 00��. �� TreeTrimmer �� '.�Hours �� 2080 �� $33.19 �� $69,03520 $69,03520 �� $0.00 �� $000'��. �� PublicWorksMaintenance ;Hours �� 2080 �� $31.09 �� $64,667.20 $64,667.20 �� $0.00 �� $000'�.. '��.Worker � � � � �� Public Works Maintenance '�Nours �� 2000 �� $20.11 �� 40,220.00 $4Q220 00 �� 0.00 �� 0 00'��. ��.Worker(Temporary) �� " � �� Project Coordinator ��;Nours �� 2500 �� $48.38 �� $120,950.00 $12Q950 00 �� 0.00 �� 0 00'��. ..... ..... N/A_. ..._ :NlA ..... _._ 0 ..... $000 ..... $0.00 ..... $000 ..... $0.00 ..... ..... $000�:,�. Salaries&Wages Total '� 10740�: $168.47'��.. $369,128.40�: $369,128.40'��.. $0.00�: '� $0.00.: EmplGyera @arn9flt� � � .Use Titles to briefly descnbe In each rows� . � 0 � $0 00. � $0.00 � $0 00. � $0.00. � � $0 001 '��..each item.Cost Share from '�Description,enter the '��,. , '��,. , '��.. ��, '��, . ��,the grantee and from a partner'��unit of ineasurement . � �. ��. - '��..can be tracked on separate '�.and choose from only �� .lines.Note that your indirect ithe following labels � � � � � '��..cost rate setting(which must ��.Hours,Days,Each � � . � � ��,be between 0 and 12%)will :Report,Contract Miles,��, , . � . � . . '��..automatically apply to each ;�Daily,Acres . , � , � , � Iline ,,, . . . . Arborist�eadWorker IHours �� 2080 �� $26.38 �� $54,870.40 $54,870.40 �� $0.00 �� $000'�� Tree�Trimmer �� ;Hours �� 2080 �� $25.18 �� $52,374.40 $52,374.40 �� $0.00 �� $000�.: �� PublicWorksMaintenance ,Hours �� 2080 �� $2425 �� $50,440.00 $50,440.00 �� $0.00 �� $000�'�. ,,,Worker , , , . ,. Public Works Maintenance �.Hours �� 2000 �� $14.10 �� $28,200.00 $28,200.00 �� $0.00 �� $0 00�� '��.Worker(Temporary) " '� ' � � � � �� ProjectCoordinator ''�Hours �� 2500 �� $28.16 �� $70,400.00 $70,400.00 �� $0.00 �� $000'� Employee Be�eflts Total �� 10740'��. $118.07'��.. $256,284.80�: $256,284.80'��.. $0.00'��.. �� $0.00'�.. CdriLY'Y60tU8I . . . . . , . Use Tities to briefly descnbe 'In each rows� , �� 0 $0.00. � � $0.00 �� $0.00. $0.00'��. $0 00'� '��.each item.Cost Share from '��,Description,enter the � �� . ', � ��. , '��,.the grantee and from a partner:.unit of ineasurement � � �.. � �� - � , '��.can be tracked on separate �'�and choose fmm only � �. � � . . . ��..lines.Note that your indirect '��.the following labels . , � " - � - '�.�cost rate setting(which must ��.Hours,Days,Each �. , " . - '��..be between 0 and 12%)will i�Report,Contract Miles.��," . . � � � . ��.automatically apply to each '��,.Daily,Acres �� . . � � � '.,,line � . . " . - � , �� Goat Grazing Contract ��:Acres �� 200 �� $905.00 �� 181,000.00 $181,000.00 �� 0.00 �� 0 00'�.. ContrectuaiTotal �� 200�: $905.00'��. $�8�,000.00�: $181,000.00'��. $0.00�: '� $0.00'��.. 7t8vel F�PCC DiBtn �� .Use Titles to briefly descnbe �In each rows�� . � 0. $0 00. � $0.00. � $0 00. � $0.00� . � $0 00'� '��..eachitem.CostSharefrom �,Description,enterthe '�� : '��,. , '��,. ��. '�� '��,.the grantee and from a partner��,unit of ineasurement ��, �� . ��, , ��.can be tracked on separate '��..and choose from only ' � ��,, � ��, , ' , '.-lines.Note that your indvect ��.the following labels � � � � �. , � . ��.cost rate setfing(which must '��..Hours,Days,Each � � � � . - '.-be belween 0 and 12%)will i Report,Contract Miles,��, � � . . � ��.automatically apply to each '��Daily,Acres . , . � . - .. � ',.line . . . � . . . � Travel&Per Diem Total � Oi. $0.00'��. $O.00i $0.00'��. $0.00'��. � $0.00��. S�PPIi�� Use Tities to briefly descnbe .In each rows�� 0, � $0.00 $0.00 �� $0.00 � $0.00 . $0 00'� '��.each item.Cost Share from '�..Description,enter the . � ��. : �. �. , '��,.the grantee and from a partner;unit of ineasurement . - ��. , �. � �� , '��.can be tracked on separate '��..and choose fmm only � - � , � - � . ��,lines.Note that your indirect '��.the following labels � - � , � � - ��.cost rate setting(wh�ch must ��.Hours,Days,Each - , . � . '��..be between 0 and 12%)will I Report,Contract Miles.'�, � . . � � � ��.automatically apply to each '��,.Daily,Acres �. � . . � � � ',,line . . . . . �� PPE�including:Hardhats, ��.�Contract �� 1 ��$4,000.00 �� 4,000.00 �$4,000.00 �� 0.00 �� 000'�.. ��,chaps,gloves,ear plugs � � ' �� " � � �.safetyglasses,raingear,steel; � " � , � " � , ��;or composite toe work boots � " , � " , �� Rakes,Shovels,�Hand '��Contract �� 1 ��$2,00000 �� $2,000.00 ��$2,00000 �� $0.00 �� $000'�� ,,.Pruners,Axe,Mclouds ,, ,,, , ,,,. ,,, ,,,. ,,, ,,,. ,.. '.....Loppers,Picks '.. ' '.. '. '.. �� Chainsaws �� IEach �� 7 ��$1,60000 �� $11,200.00 $11,20000 �� 0.00 �� 000'��. �� Weedeaters �� '�:Each �� 5 ��$1,200.00 �� $6,000.00 ��$6,00000 �� $0.00 �� $000��. �� Blower �� .Each �� 2 ��$1,00000 �� $2,000.00 ��$2,00000 �� $0.00 �� $OOP�� Hedger �� '��Each �� 4 �$1,00000 �� $4,000.00 ��$4,00000 �� $0.00 �� $000: �� Fire�prevention/suppresion 'Each �� 4 �� $250.00 �� $1,000.00 ��$1,00000 �� $0.00 �� $000'��. �.pumpsprayers " � � � � � �� HerbicideBackpackSprayer �.Each �� 5 �� $24000 �� $1,200.00 ��$1,20000 �� 0.00 �� 000'�.. �� Herbicide �� '�Contract �� 1 ��$4,00000 �� $4,000.00 ��$4,000.00 �� $0.00 �� $000'��. �� walk behind Brush mower �'Each �� 2 ��$2,300.00 �� $4,600.00 ��$4,600.00 �� $0.00 �� $0 00'�� Supplies Totai �� 32��: $17,590.00��. $4Q000.00�: $40,000.00'��. $0.00�: '� $0.00'�.. EtCui�riyenf � � ..NOTE:Indirect cost rates do �In each rows�� .. � 0�. $0 00.. � $0.00�. � $0 00.. � $0.00� .. � $0 00'��. '��..notapplytoEquipment Use �,.Description,enterthe '�� : '��,. , '��,. ��. '�� '��..Titles to briefly describe each '��,unit of ineasurement ��, '� ' . ��,. ��:.item.Cost Share from the '��.and choose from only � � ��,, � ��, , � , '��,.grantee and from a partner '�,the following labels � � � � �. , � , '��.can be tracked on separate '�.Hours,Days,Each � � � � . , ':;lines 'Report,ContractMiles,'��, � � . . , ��. '��..Daily,Acres � - . . �� MiniSkidSteerswith ��,Each �� 2 $80,000.00 �� $160,000.00 $160,000.00 �� $0.00 �� $000�"�. '��..Attachments � '� '� ' �� ExcavatorwithMas6catorand'Each �� 1 $225,000.00 �� $225,000.00 $225,000.00 �� $0.00 �� $OOQ� !..Attachments '� '� � �� DumpTruck �� Each �� 1 $225,000.00 �� $225,000.00 $225,000.00 �� $0.00 �� $OOP�. �� 14kGVWRTrailer '.Each �� 1 $10,000.00 �� $10,000.00 $10,000.00 �� $0.00 �� $000�� F350CrewTruck�� .�Each �� 1 $80,000.00 �� $80,000.00 $80,000.00 �� $0.00 �� $000: EquipmentTotal '�� 6: $620,000.00'��.. $700,000.00'��. $700,00O.00i $O.00I� � $0.00.: titNer Costs .Use Titles to briefly descnbe �In each rows�� 0 � $0.00. $0.00. � $0.00 $0.00. , $0 00��. '��..each item.Cost Share from ;�Description,enter the I - ', . ��, ��. � � '��,the grantee and from a partner��,unit of ineasurement � , �� . ; � ':�can be tracked on separate '��.and choose from onty , � � . . � '��,lines.Note that your indirect !,the following labels . . � � . . " '.�cost rate setting(wh�ch must '�Hours,Days,Each � . � � , � � '��..be between 0 and 12%)will ':,Report,Contract Miles,�i . . � , � , �iautomatically apply to each !�Daily,Acres - � � . , , ''..-line ' . . Other Costs Totai ' OI $0.00'��. $O.00I� $0.00'��. $O.00I� ' $0.00'��.. indikBnfCe+91,, . . . . . � �� .To be used by CAL FIRE staff��To be used by CAL . �� 0. $0 OQ � $0.00. � $0 OQ � $0.00� . � $0 00'� lonly '��..FIREstaffonly ' � ' ' �� ' IndirectCostToWl '� 0'��. $O.00i $0.00'�. $O.00i $0.00��: '� $0.00�� Other �� OtherTotal � 0'�. $0.00��.. $0.00'�. $0.00.. $0.00��. $0.00.: GrantTotal 217�8 :$638,781.54 i:$'1,5A6,4�3:20 $1;546,413.20 $0:00 $0.00'� TotalwiihiDC $1,546,413.20 i , ' '--�� FUtUfB ��' Address YearlTargeted5ites Acres � N15562stsiid : flas�SRtl 22:2� � ;� SUbStBt1011�� p=" � qgpOMounta n takes Blvd Oasis Rd 3531 1 �'� � 3$88 PaftCf56n CT �t $T.N`th6135��: 21.A � � „� �. 1547NancyCt SuiphurCreekTrail 155.37 � � � � ,', '. 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"= �' � , '� i � ?ti "'�� 4 �``:, .; �1 t� � .:y � � ' ' c ,��!°�,��' m i�.u� � i" ' >w' �, � �&� i E � i � , E ` ; � � � �� , ,� ,��a`�' " $;� Redding Regional � � � ` � c � �"��F`�: ,_�i y� � � Airport � i � City of Redding Priority Hazardous �� , i E Fuel Management Properties � % � � �,�_ � � a >� � , ��, a j . �.. ^� .,�-,..-., �� m �� Project Number: 23-WP-SHU 58920074 ��' �° �` � � "`� �� .��, � Project Proponent: City of Redding �`� � ��"°'l� � `�- � '� ,�:� - • Critical Infrastructure � � Project/Treatment influence Zone 3 ; ' � �_..�._w; r , � '� Redding MTZ j�'ss'`�' Future Project/Treatment Influence Zone -- — _ � _ ' Parcel Federally Managed Land = ", _ � r „ E ��P° � Bureau of Land Mana ement m ` ° ��Redding City Limit g �`�' a Bureau of Reclamation � ' Water Body = N ' ., a Miles � 0 1 2 4 Prinf Dafe:Dec.19,2023 � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 6, 2024 FROM: Steve Bade, Assistant City ITElVI NO. 4.2(b) Manager ***APPROVED BY*** n � t�� ; s° �r lr2(i!�C�?4 �� p�ir�,C�i �� l,f3C��'2{�? sbade@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.2(b)--Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Pro ram A lication Recommendation Authorize the following: (1) Adopt Resolution ratifying the City af Redding's applica�ion to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Wildfire Prevention Grants Program in the amount of$1,546,413.20 submitted on January 10, 2024; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to appropriate funds should the grant be awarded, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the project. Fiscal Impact The City of Redding's (City) Califarnia Department of Forestry and Fire Protectian's Wildfire Prevention Grants (CAL Fire WPG) Program's application requests $1,546,413.20 for vegetation management and reduction of fuel loads on City-owned properties for a project known as the City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project(Project). No match is required for this grant program. The project would potentially span over the next two to three years. Alternative Action The City Council could decline to apply for the funds under this grant opportunity or provide staff with alternative direction. Due to staff worklaads and expense, these sites would not be able to be cleared without the funding this grant could provide. Backg�ound/Analysis The CAL Fire WPG Program provides funding for wildfire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuel reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Report to Redding City Council January 30,2024 Re: 4.2(b)--CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Program Page 2 The funding, if awarded, will a11ow the City to remove fuels on City-owned property previously identified as having high fuel loads. The Project includes four key sites at the north end of Redding for a total of approximately 305 acres that require work to remove vegetation and prevent undesired re-sprouting of invasive vegetation. Activities include reducing hazardous fuel loads in great at-risk areas, foIlowed by annual grazing. After initial treatments, undesired re- sprouted vegetation will be treated with appropriate herbicide applications. During treatments, areas will be re-evaluated to determine if additional fuel reduction is needed. The proposed activities are consistent with the Ca1 Fire WPG Program's mission to avoid or reduce the severity of potential wildfires, thereby limiting greenhouse gas emissions. The funds from this grant, if awarded, would allow the identified sites to be cleared such that City staff would be able to adequately maintain the locations upon completion of the project. Environmental Review Submitting an application to the Cal Fire WPF Program is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and no further action is required. If awarded grant funds, staff wi11 process the applicable CEQA determination based on the eligible locations and scope of work. Council Prior�ity/City Manage� Goals • Government of the 21st Century—`Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today." Attachments ^2024 Cal Fire Grant Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2024-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR , CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FdRESTRY 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 C��-�aia Climate Investment, which provides funds to the� State �of� �California aYd its ��'��`��'�,�,'��,�ion for�fire prevention programs; and F , > �� „t lG;�� +lr�i��t �t ift WHEREAS, ��4�tate Departmeri�yf�� Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has been delegated th�,j�sz;t;��{ponsibility for the '��inistration �of the program within the �State, settir�g up �necessary p�,��clures governing t1�4,�t��plicatian by local agencies�, non-profit organizations, and others u�:�� the program; and '�� , � ,{ U;t}�;5j �tt WHEREAS, tli�,'��a�;�j�f,rj��ll ent��f, t�t� agreement with the State of California to carry out the Priority Haz�Y��,�`��M,��'��;�,ect; jtFstl).,r {}t4 #iStT .�.fr rt;sf; �1$� t � {�£f t t NOW, THEREFORE, BE I��j;�2ESOLVED,j;��'�t the City Council of the City of Redding hereby: �t�,,#�� ,�{f;,, �t ��k { �;t�l�'{t �,t tJ��7{ 1i� ,�i�t 5 i �7�Ji�t��f t ��l�t�iit`t�t�� .��# (s ��.,,�>ti ti.� � r� t�,�t�tf� ,,�t �t . 1. Approves the filing of an' '��'�ion fq�{�� '��,��rnia Climate Investment Fire /1 t (Y# '�� 4 Prevention Grant Program; r � �,�� t� 1 itr��i`�i��'�f ��lf 7jz. ��iz y�iF1 t{t�C � �'t t$ � {�ty tt t� , �, 2. Certifies that said applicant has�;�;��r��,}��ave suffica��func�� operate and mamtain the project• �` �� ,s��` r t� � #_�� r` � k ��rff �r �tisrr�f t- �'t7�f�;��'�,�."� f ��t� t4'��f�' s r�F.±�j�t r�tjtl{tl .. t� }� _ . �' rii4 f.,�(r ti, I�c t�� us�tx.�r,'t �� t�a 3. Certifies that funds under the 'urisdiction of the Cit C�'}j�{cil of th of Reddin J Y , t�' t tx��'��z t�t�,�� g 2T'P� aV211ab10 t0 bP�glil �10�pPO�eCt� 4 zr¢4r� �t>i� �rt t i ' �t� t� t r r r r i � �t r;r,t'�"� . 1 ' sz �i{�it4 xt,}�a i<.ti� ��. 4. Certifies that said applicant will expend gra�;��t,�J��}'fit� March 15, 2030; and ,}„��,,r,�,�;�z�� u��U 5. Appoints the City Manager, br 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. � � N ��, ' � C j i� 4 S � tt'! tt�i'� 1`itrr��zys7��i y�j�t �rt�}},ms,r �` r t��tY t s s i t;t a'}s � ttsi �;st ��;�s��'i'` � �r f��t ti� � ` t r}�, $�, t i t�� f !Y ;3l yt,� fi�J�a'ty` � is, 4t;{jtyfti4';' �)tl F� ;} f � i� tf } 7 t J �;} ,{ s 4��7' pI� S 1 y j, P �t�fy'f � r 1��,�} � �,r � �4� tJ}}� ' tif )t y f ��} � ,. Ei Gil ax(}�t i�l+yt 75�.t��st �� t i�{ y J j}�i t�j�at . t �� i�t{t�4� ti� t°�i3f v ,t, i�� } 41 �ij �� 1 .,,, $ (kt tl�,f.t S7 1�4 k �i f(t t.. 'ft �}i. . 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G w � ��I I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 6th day of February, 2024, and was duly adopted at �� said meeting by the following vote: AYES: COiJNCIL MEMBERS:Dacquisto,Mezzano,Munns,Winter,and Audette NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None ABSTAINt COUNCIL MEMB�RS:None � � t} , � sl� � �� r 1 4 �tt i t`F Y 1��;�£i stii��t . . ... i, � t }S�t k I au ix�;� ... 4 't`t t�''`t{'3� ''``';j, , SSA AUDETTE,Mayor , � ��3, � ��, _ ~ �}�r �, �'t �jt�jt}f}�r> j j 1�jj,t� 2;j} 4 �; t ` ATTEST: �f'��r;j' j'�}tt`tf`t'` FORM APPROVED: �� ; , ,�k, ,: 'r�� _ ,� �� }y, �; , `� t�; , ��;�� t t;'J'J ' _W ''a t��`�a cr t� �� tt 5 � � iF ,�L„�,,f}� Yk�3 $°� ..,,t�r i�zt SlY t{S f}}�jt. :�SHARLENE TI�'�iiv�.lc�,��"}ri{''' `� �;t;};; CH A M. 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