HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2025-35 - Authorizing CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention ApplicationRESOLUTION NO. 2025-35
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO
THE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS AND PROPOSITION 4 DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND
FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) WILDFIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the CAL FIRE Community Wildfire Defense Grant provides funding up to $950,000 for a three-
year period of performance with no local match requirement to help communities plan for and mitigate
wildfire risks; and
WHEREAS, this grant complements the existing USDA grant that funded the hiring of a dedicated fuels
crew by providing the additional necessary equipment, planning documents to prioritize and coordinate
ongoing projects, related CEQA, and providing important education and outreach pieces; and
WHEREAS, this funding will allow the City to maintain and expand wildfire hazard mitigation efforts within
the Ukiah Valley Fire District; and
WHEREAS, priority activities include maintaining the existing fire break in the western hills area now
within city limits; supporting work beyond the original scope of the fuels crew grant; filling operational
gaps; planning efforts, and community education and outreach initiatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant; and
2. Certifies that applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; and
3. Certifies that applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project
consistent with the grant requirements; or will secure the resources to do so; and
4. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited
to, legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws,
environmental laws; and
5. Certifies that applicant will work towards the Wildfire Prevention Program Grant Guidelines and
Priorities intended to increase protection of people, structures, and communities through hazardous
fuels reductions, wildfire prevention planning and education, and improving public health and safety
while reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
6. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit
all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on,
which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16'" day of July, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Criss, Orozco, Sher, and Mayor Crane.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. � � � ABSTAIN: None. C�
ATTEST:
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
Douglas F�PCrane, Mayor
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