Memorandum
Date: October 5, 2021
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: E.J. Crandell, District 3 Supervisor
Subject: Presentation by Northshore Fire Regarding their fire Fuels Crew project
Executive Summary:
I am requesting an opportunity for Northshore Fire Chief Mike Ciancio to present the Fuels Crew project being planned, to reduce the risk of wildfire.
The Habematolel Tribe is stepping up to support the cost of payroll and benefits for the fuels reduction crew. Northshore fire is seeking other funding for the cost of equipment. While this effort began with Northshore fire, it is my understanding that grant funds are being sought as a long-term funding strategy and the intent is expand to other areas of Lake County.
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Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☒ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action:
Consideration of report and possible direction to staff to return with a recommendation to provide
one-time funding in support of this project.