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Resolution No. 24-102
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT AVIATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Butte County is prone to wildfires. Initial response by aviation assets plays a vital role in slowing and
suppressing wildfires; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors approved the use of an agreement for helicopter firefighting and wildfire
suppression support; and
WHEREAS, there are potentially significant costs associated with the use of a firefighting aircraft, supporting
equipment, and facilities; and
WHEREAS, because of limited funding to support these resources, the Fire Department recommends use of
unanticipated revenue through the rental of firefighting aircraft; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the County to use this unanticipated revenue to support operations for firefighting
aircraft, equipment and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the funds may be used for other fire related purposes at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.
WHEREAS, the need to provide and maintain a quality aviation program to ensure readiness and capabilities of
the Fire Department exists; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby formally establish the Fire
Department Aviation Program Sub -Fund that would carry over year to year as an ongoing policy, finding that the program
is critical to continue the suppression of wildfires.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Aviation Program Sub -Fund has as sources of revenue all fund sources listed:
A. Unanticipated revenue from use of County Fire Aviation resources by Federal agencies.
B. Unanticipated revenue from use of County Fire Aviation resources by State agencies.
C. Unanticipated revenue from use of County Fire Aviation resources by Local agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to authorize Butte County Fire Chief to administer the Aviation Program Fund and
authorize expenditures through the standard County processes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 30th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Durfee, Ritter, Teeter and Chair Kimmelshue
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Tod Kirfime�hue, Chair
Butte CourI(y Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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By:
Deputy