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Board approves wildlife damage‑management contract; supervisors question travel and cross‑county reimbursement
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Summary
Supervisors approved the county work and financial plan for wildlife damage management (federal cost share cited) after questioning modest travel allowances and whether neighboring counties reimburse for services; staff said the contract is a cost‑share with federal funds and will be monitored.
Supervisors reviewed a proposed wildlife damage management contract (USDA/APHIS cost‑share model) that county staff presented as the annual work and financial plan. A supervisor noted a contract line for travel of only $500 and questioned whether that would cover the position’s needs given past travel to nearby counties.
One supervisor said he had worried the budget might be “a little soft” but that the contractor indicated he was comfortable with the funding level; another asked whether neighboring counties reimburse when the trapper or specialist provides services outside Lassen County. Staff explained the contract is prepared by Wildlife Services with a federal cost share; the county approves and provides its portion and staff will request reporting when the contractor travels out of the county.
After discussion, a supervisor moved to approve the work and financial plan for wildlife damage management services for fiscal year 2026–27; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Supervisors asked staff to track travel and out‑of‑county activity so the board can evaluate if additional reimbursement or allocation is appropriate in future years.
