CALIFORNIA DEPT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE

8/3/23, 8:34 AM about:blank about:blank 5/6 Section V : Administration 1. Describe any previous experience the project proponent has with similar projects. Include a list of recent past projects the proponent has successfully completed if applicable. Project applicant or manager having no previous experience with similar projects should discuss any past experiences that may help show a capacity to successfully complete the project being proposed. This may include partnering with a more experienced organization that can provide project support. : The Project Manager for this project will be a contracted consultant through the City of Pleasanton with guidance from Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD). LPFD has fire prevention personnel who have worked on fuels management reduction efforts in City of Oakland Parks which included use of fuels crews provided by CAL FIRE. Additionally, LPFD will use its resources and partnerships with Alameda County Fire, East Bay Regional Parks experienced fuels management crews for guidance on best practices and defensible space strategies. In addition, LPFD staff has experience in Goat herding contracts ensuring resources are available to provide for herd health and safety. We will also use an environmental consultant to ensure land, environment, and wildlife care and protection is taken to a reasonable degree during and after our fuels reduction project. 2. Identify who will be responsible for tracking project expenses and maintaining project records in a manner that allows for a full audit trail of any awarded grant funds. : The City of Pleasanton will hire a consultant to be responsible for tracking project expenses and maintaining project records. Assistance in these efforts will be provided by the Operations Department and Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Section VI : Budget A detailed project budget should be provided in the online budget included in this solicitation. The space provided here is to allow for a narrative description to further explain the proposed budget. 1. Explain how the grant funds, if awarded, will be spent to support the goals and objectives of the project. If equipment grant funds are requested, explain how the equipment will be utilized and maintained beyond the life of the grant. : The grant funds will be used to remove significant growth of non-native species in terrain that are non navigable with our current equipment as well as dead species, brush and debris approximately 100 feet on either side of the public trail as is designated in our area of work map. The equipment will provide ability to masticate on site and on slopes up to 60 degrees. The chipper will be used to chip and broadcast on site to help limit regrowth in the project area as well as minimize off-haul. The masticator can be used in all open space parks within the City of Pleasanton and will allow the city to continue to maintain the project area beyond the life of the grant. The chipper will allow us to reduce the amount of offhaul from the site and efficiently process downed fuels. All equipment purchased will be maintained under the maintenance schedule by the City's in house Parks Division at the Operations Services Yard. 2. Are the costs for each proposed activity reasonable for the geographic area where they are to be performed? Identify any costs that are higher than usual and explain any special circumstances within the project that makes these increased costs necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the project. : Project costs have been determined using a number of metrics, including quotes for equipment from manufacturers, goat procurement companies, and existing contracts with vegetation management consultants. The costs are reasonable and based on a lot of research for each step of the project scope. We don't believe our costs are too high and are based on actual estimates of equipment and work, extrapolated for our project. DocuSign Envelope ID: 98FB7961-F08C-47CE-A80C-DBDFF69A1604