DATE: August 6, 2002
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: Pines Fire Relief Fund

SUMMARY:
Reference
On July 29, 2002 a fast spreading wild fire rapidly consumed hundreds of acres just east of Julian. In just three days, the Pines Fire had destroyed 9 homes, 12 outbuildings, 8 vehicles and 3 RV's. By then, over 18,000 acres have been consumed by the Pines Fire at a cost of $2.3 million to fire agencies. The community of Julian responded by volunteering their time, contributing food and supplies, and opening up their homes to neighbors. In addition, Julian has continued to help victims by establishing an emergency relief fund. The financial aid will go towards food, clothing, temporary shelter and structural repair.

This action will appropriate $20,000 into the Pines Fire Relief Fund to help victims of the Pines Fire.

Recommendation
SUPERVISOR DIANNE JACOB
Allocate $20,000 from the District Two Community Projects fund (0262) to the Pines Fire Relief Fund to help victims of the Pines Fire.

Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of the proposed recommendation is $20,000. The funding source is the FY 2002-2003 District Two Community Projects (0262). This action will result in the addition of no staff years and no future costs.

BACKGROUND
On July 29, 2002 a fast spreading wild fire rapidly consumed hundreds of acres just east of Julian. In just three days, the Pines Fire had destroyed 9 homes, 12 outbuildings, 8 vehicles and 3 RV's. By then, over 18,000 acres have been consumed by the Pines Fire at a cost of $2.3 million to fire agencies. The community of Julian responded by volunteering their time, contributing food and supplies, and opening up their homes to neighbors. In addition, Julian has continued to help victims by establishing an emergency relief fund. The financial aid will go towards food, clothing, temporary shelter and structural repair.

This action will appropriate $20,000 into the Pines Fire Relief Fund to help victims of the Pines Fire. I urge your support.

Respectfully Submitted,

DIANNE JACOB
Supervisor, Second District