Fuel Reduction Grant for clearing along lower Oak Meadow Lane

Our HOA (mostly Cheryl Thompson) worked with the Fire Safe Council for Monterey Council (FSCMC) to apply for a $10,000 grant from PG&E to reduce the fuel load within 1,000 feet of PG&E power lines and poles. There is a power line pole close to the only entrance to Rancho del Sol at Oak Meadow Lane, it is our only ingress/egress out of the community, and since we are a Firewise Community we have qualified for this grant.

Fuel treatment typically consists of clearing brush and low hanging tree limbs in a 15' x 15' x 15' area, in our case along Oak Meadow Lane for approximately .35 of a mile.

The goal is to create safe access for emergency responders and to provide safe egress by residents.

Responsibilities of the various parties

Fire Safe Council for Monterey County
FSCMC is the actual awardee of the grant and the fiscal sponsor, and will serve as primary Project Manager. They will be responsible for scoping the project, vetting, interviewing and hiring the contractor, and managing the grant funds.
FSCMC will also meet with field representatives of PG&E and with Rancho del Sol community to review the specific work to be done. This work is in addition to any work PG&E might be doing, but is intended to be collaborative.

The Term of the grant is that 75% of the project must be completed by September 30th, and 100% complete by November 15th.

Rancho del Sol Firewise Committee and HOA
Coordinate outreach and communication to our residents before, during and after the reduction work; work with FSCMC to define the scope of the project and specific work to be done, assist with any necessary traffic control during the reduction work; capture photographs before, during and after the reduction work as stipulated by the grant.

Below are some original documents regarding the grant from Pam Peck of FSCMC.

Grant Description

Responsibilities

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