TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Michael Bachmeyer, Fire Chief
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2026 California Fire Foundation Statewide Grant Cycle Application
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RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
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City Council approve staff to apply to the 2026 California Fire Foundation Statewide Grant for up to $25,000 in no match fuels reduction project funding.
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SUMMARY:
The California Fire Foundation Statewide Grant provides funding for fuels reduction projects, personal protective equipment, and specialized equipment to organization located in areas of the state identified as having a fire threat rating within Tier 2 (Elevated) and Tier 3 (Extreme) Counties; Tehama County is classified as Tier 2.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council approved staff to apply during 2018, 2023, 2024, and 2025 funding cycles.
DISCUSSION:
The 2026 Statewide grant cycle offered by the California Fire Foundation will focus on opportunities for the funding of vegetation mitigation & fuels reduction, personal protective equipment, and specialized equipment purchases. Based upon these priorities, staff will seek funding to conduct a fuels reduction project including portions of Brewery Creek and the Forward Park Phase 2 project.
The City of Red Bluff received funding from the Statewide grant totaling $10,000 in 2018 and $25,000 in 2023. Both awards provided funding for equipment, personal protective equipment, and fuels reduction projects.
CITY FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a no-match grant opportunity with no financial impact on the City if awarded.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Funding Priority Guidelines
2. Fire Threat by County