Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between the County of Lake and Lake County Resource Conservation District for Services Under the Adaptation Planning Grant Program Agreement with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and authorize the Chair to sign

Summary

This item approves Amendment No. 1 to an existing agreement between the County of Lake and the Lake County Resource Conservation District (RCD) for services under the Adaptation Planning Grant Program. The amendment increases the total compensation to the RCD to $193,266. The scope of services, detailed in Exhibit A, focuses on embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority's (RRA) processes, assessing vulnerabilities and creating a Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) for Lake County, and implementing specific actions from the Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), including public education and wildfire prevention projects. The amendment also clarifies that the RCD will manage the grant program, which was previously handled by the RRA, as confirmed by a termination letter for the RRA's agreement.

Citizen Impact

This amendment ensures continued funding for climate adaptation planning and implementation in Lake County, with a focus on equity and inclusion in addressing climate change impacts and natural hazards. Residents may benefit from improved public education on hazards and potential wildfire mitigation efforts.

Confidence

high