Regular-General Government # 38.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 02/22/2022
- Brief Title
- Receive Drought Update
From:
Chad Rinde, Interim County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Dana Carey, Emergency Services Manager, County Administrator's Office, x4933
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Receive drought update; affirm continuing drought emergency. (No general fund impact) (Rinde/Carey)
Recommended Action
- Receive drought update; and
- Affirm continuation of Yolo County's Drought Emergency.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Safe Communities |
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Sustainable Environment |
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Flourishing Agriculture |
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Robust Economy |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
On July 27, 2021, the Board adopted Resolution No. 21-98 proclaiming the existence of a local drought emergency. Drought conditions have persisted since that time and the drought emergency continues. The Board received its most recent drought update at the November 23, 2021, meeting. Staff will provide the Board with an update on the following:
- Update on dry well reports
- Update on new well permits
- Emergency drought funding
- Groundwater conditions update (Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency)
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Staff have, and will continue to, collaborate with the YCFC&WCD, the YSGA, the Water Resources Association of Yolo County, all in-county water purveyors, the general public, and state and federal agencies.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Hood | Kimberly Hood | 01/28/2022 12:03 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Julie Dachtler
- Started On:
- 01/19/2022 11:31 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/16/2022



