Memorandum
Date: March 10, 2020
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: Approve Letter of Support to Senator Jim Nielsen for a $15 million one-time allocation in the 2020-21 California State Budget to fund a North State Public Safety Training Center in Yuba City, and authorize the Chair to sign.
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
California State Senator Jim Nielsen of the 4th Senate District is seeking Letters of Support for a $15 million one-time allocation in the 2020-21 California State Budget to fund a North State Public Safety Training Center in Sutter County’s Yuba City. If approved, this allocation would facilitate a secure, multi-platform training center for first responders and others who must meet state-mandated standards to perform public safety and disaster response operations.
Sheriff Brian Martin affirmed his support for development of this facility in 2019.
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☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☒ Disaster Recovery ☒ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
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Recommended Action: Approve Letter of Support to Senator Jim Nielsen (4th Senate District) for a $15 million one-time allocation in the 2020-21 California State Budget to fund a North State Public Safety Training Center in Yuba City (Sutter County), and authorize the Chair to sign.