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Regular-General Government   # 37.
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Board of Supervisors |
County Administrator   |
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Receive drought update. (No general fund impact) (Kim/Carey) |
Recommended Action |
Receive an update on the 2021 drought. |
Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
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Thriving Residents |
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Sustainable Environment |
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Flourishing Agriculture |
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Robust Economy |
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Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
County staff and partner agency staff will provide the Board with an update on drought impacts and proposed actions for drought response, including:
- An update on impacts to County residents and infrastructure from the on-going drought emergency (Yolo County Office of Emergency Services)
- An update on various funding streams available for drought response and infrastructure improvements (Yolo County Natural Resources Division)
- An update on current groundwater conditions and status of drought discussions by Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Yolo Groundwater Sustainability Agency/Water Resources Association of Yolo County)
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Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
Staff have collaborated with various landowners and residents, internal divisions/departments, and external partners including: Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, Water Resources Association of Yolo County, Yolo County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, Northern California Water Association, State Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, and Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry's office. |
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Fiscal Impact |
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Source of Funds for this Expenditure |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
Further explanation as needed: |
To date, the Board has approved $100,000 towards drought impacts for emergency drinking water response and grant writing assistance. |
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