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MOU with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Gonzales City Council
May 5, 2025

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MOU with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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May 5, 2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

CONSERVATION CAMP PROGRAM - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FC-31 (Rev. 11/10)
MOU # Master Agreement #
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by and between the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and ity of Gonzales _ (Sponsor).

WHEREAS, CAL FIRE is authorized under Public Resources and Penal Codes to utilize inmates, or wards, assigned to conservation camps to perform the work of CAL FIRE;
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has a need for assistance in performing such projects, The parties agree as follows:

A. The Sponsor shall submit project proposals on a form approved by CAL FIRE (currently an FC-32). By doing so, with reference to any such proposals subsequently approved by the CAL FIRE, Sponsor agrees to:

1. Pay for all costs directly related to and necessitated by such projects, except forwages, salaries, and other remuneratio aid to CAL FIRE employees, inmates, or wards, and the cost of their support • Demonstrate the availability of adequate plans and specifications, sufficient funds, materials, supplies, and equipmen adequate technical supervision and any special labor requirements to complete such projects

3. Obtain the approvals, notification, and permits required by any state, federal, or local agency necessary to commence construction, fuels management, or operation of such projects.

4. Hold an orientation meeting with CAL FIRE at the commencement of such projects to explain the technical aspects, execution of, and need for such projects.

B. From proposals submitted by the Sponsor, CAL FIRE shall select those projects meeting the priorities and resources of CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE shall submit evaluations to Sponsor that set forth any special requirements or conditions related to the accordance with the priorities and resources of CAL FIRE C. Timing

1. Sponsor recognizes that fire suppression and other emergency activities have priority over any other work for conservation camp crews.

2. Sponsor further recognizes that the resources of CAL FIRE are limited and the public service conservation work of CAL FIRE may be altered in priority form time to time.
. Projects will be performed within the rules and regulations of CAL FIRE which may require temporary suspension or permanent cessation of projects due to emergency conditions as defined by such rules and regulations

4. The Parties agree that any justified delays by either party shall be excused and costs caused by such delays shall be borne by the party incurring such costs.

D. Work performed under this MOU will be under the immediate supervision of CAL FIRE officials. The Sponsorwill provide such operation supervision, technical assistance, guidance, and inspection, as it considers necessary to properly complete the work.

E. Nothing herein shall be construed as obligating the Sponsor to expend or to obligate funds in excess of appropriations authorized by law.

F. All improvements constructed in whole or in part on lands owned or controlled by Sponsor will remain the property of Sponsor.

G. Permission to perform work on lands owned or controlled by Sponsordoes not in any way conveyto CAL FIRE, its staff or any persons working with CAL FIRE in the performance of said work, employee status that would extend to them the beneft afforded to permanent employees of Sponsor.

H. Upon completion of each project, orany phase thereof, perission is hereby granted to CAL FIRE to place upon the project site a sign or emblemconsistent in size and design to its surroundings, indicating the participation of CAL FIRE and the year thereof.

Other than as indicated in Section H, neither party shall use the name of the other party in any form or manner in advertisements nor other information released to the public without the prior written approval of the other party. Sponsor may e, and CAL FIRE is, subiect to the Califomia Public Records Act. This Section | is not intended to prohibit either party from legally complying with the PRA.

J. Each party, to the extent permitted by law, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its officers, agents and employees trom all claims, demands, or liability arising out of the indemnifying party's performance under this MOU except where such injury or damage arose from the sole negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the other party.

K. Neither party may assign this MOU or any interest herein without the written consent of the other party.

L. Subjectto the provisions herein, all remedies allowed by law are available to either party for enforcement of this MOU. Any waiver of rights by either party on any matter related to this MOU shall not be deemed to be a waiver on any other matter relating to the MOU.

M. All provisions of this MOU constitute essential elements of the agreed exchange that is the subject matter of this MOU.

Accordingly, if any of these provisions are determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any material respect, the remainder of this MOU is not enforceable against either of the Parties except as may be necessary to effect payment for services already rendered.

N. This MOU may be modified by mutual written agreement of the parties.

O. This MOU takes effect sh all remain in effect until , unless terminated priorto that date by 60 days written notice from one party to the other.

IT IS AGREED:

CAL FIRE SPONSOR City of Gonzales
Date:

Date:

By: By:

Print Name:

Print Name:

Title :

Address:31801 Mccoy Rd
CAIRE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Page 1 of 3

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

CONSERVATION CAMP PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST AND RECORD
FC-32 (REV. 01/19)

PROJECT NAME
MOU #. DATE
FC-79 CODING

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE CDCR/DJJ-CHECKLIST

PROTECTION CUSTODIAL QUARTERLY REVIEW

NAME INITIAL INSPECTION
Gabilan Conservation Camp
300 McCoy Rad ADDRESS SECURITY FORM PREPARED
CITY, STATE 1 2
Soledad Ca, 93960 SEASON 3

PHONE FAX SECOND QUARTER
831-678-0609 831-678-2272

THIRD QUARTER

SPONSORING AGENCY FOURTH QUARTER
NAME
Aty of Gonzales

ADDRESS CAL FIRE-CHECKLIST
49 Fourth Street

CITY, STATE INITIAL INSPECTION
Gonzales la 9394 26
pн0851- 776-2095 / 831-675-5000 PROJECT NUMBER
FAX IIPP-2 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
PAGER IIPP-3 CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES

SPONSORING AGENCY
COMMENTS: IIPP-4 JOB SAFETY SURVEY
Tiffany Twisselmann-Public Works
supervisor IIPP-6 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
(mainContact) 831-776-2095 CEQANEPA COMPLETED
FC-31 ATTACHED AND SIGNED

SLASH & PILE BURNING PROCEDURES

PROPERTY OWNER
PRIVATE PROPERTY? NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORM CAL FIRE-719 • YES • NO • YES • NO • YES

ROPERTY OWNER
Lite of Gonzales
ADDRESS.0. BOX 647 147 Fourth St.

CITY/STATEZIP ronzales Ca 93926 PHONE 831-675-5000
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (Type of work to be performed, attached additional sheets if necessary) CAL TATE CALIFORN, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Page 2 of 3

FIRE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

CONSERVATION CAMP PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST AND RECORD
FC-32 (REV. 01/19)

PERIOD WORK CAN BE PERFORMED ESTIMATED CREW DAYS
REQUESTED START DATE [REQUESTED FINISH DATE

PLANS ATTACHED
• YES • NO

PROJECT NAME
Percolation Ponds | SPONSOR'S PRIORITY

PROJECT LOCATION

GPS COORDINATES
PROJECT BENEFIT ASSESSMENT (Estimate the benefits of the project including such items as; fire defense, public safety, watershed, recreation, wildlife habitat, property, vegetation, soil, water, air surface configuration, wildlife, people, economic benefits that include; reduced maintenance costs, reduced suppression costs, reduced damage, elimination of hazards, etc. attach additional sheets as necessary).

The lilly has several stormwater fere Ponds throughout the city that need cleaning. The priorite would be the pond at the cul de sac

PROJECT SLASH & PILE BURNING PROCEDURES
• YES • NO Predicted Fire Weather Watches or Warnings
• YES NO Hazard Reduction Pile Burning Checklist 8100)
• YES • NO Sponsor has a valid burn permit on site.

YES NO All slash & piles will be consumed or extinguished prior to crew leaving project site. • YES NO Sponsor will provide suppression control capabilities and supervision of all slash & pile urning that continues beyond crew work day.
• YES NO Notification to agency with fire suppression responsibility for the project burn site.

CAL STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Page 3 of 3

FIRE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

CONSERVATION CAMP PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST AND RECORD
FC-32 (REV. 01/19)

ESTIMATED

PROJECT SPONSOR DESCRIPTION DURATION OF

RESPONSIBILITIES NEED

MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

SPECIAL TOOLS

CAL FIRE USE ONLY

VEHICLE OPERATIONS

TECHNICAL SUPERVISION AND LABOR

OTHER (DESCRIBE)

OPERATIONAL COST RECOVERY FROM SPONSOR
CAL FIRE USE ONLY Chipper (If Needed) 199.17 $ 226.00
Total $200/day (plus current ENY
administrative fee)F/Y 21/22 13.47% 200.00 $226.94
Approved For Final Planning and Sponsors Signature
Scheduling

CAL FIRE DIVISION CHIEF DATE NAME (PRINT)

CDCR CAMP COMMANDER DATE SIGNATURE I DATE

CAL FIRE USE ONLY

UNIT CHIEF DATE TITLE

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