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Clearlake Council OKs Resolution to Pursue FMAG Reimbursement for Willows Fire
Summary
The Clearlake City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-45 on Oct. 24, 2024, authorizing the city to pursue Fire Management Assistance Grant reimbursement through Cal OES for costs from the Willows Fire incident.
The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-45 on Oct. 24, 2024, authorizing the city to pursue Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) reimbursement through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for eligible costs tied to the Willows Fire incident.
City staff told the council that FMAG funding can reimburse up to 75% of eligible response costs incurred during the incident period. "What we have before you is a resolution related to FMAG, which is funding that we're eligible for," staff said, explaining that initial paperwork has been submitted but that a formal council resolution is required to complete the application and designate an agent to work with Cal OES.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made and seconded; the council voted unanimously to approve it. The resolution directs the city to complete the required documentation so the municipality can seek reimbursement for qualifying costs associated with the Willows Fire.
The action does not itself obligate city funds beyond any cost‑share already incurred; it authorizes staff to pursue the FMAG process with Cal OES. The council did not identify a named mover or seconder on the record; the vote was recorded as unanimous.
