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Oakland Fire Department Grant for Goat Grazing and Fire Prevention

Original title: Subject: California Firesafe Council Grant From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (A) Enter Into An Agreement With The California Firesafe Council To Accept Grant Funds In The Amount Of One Hundred And Seven Thousand Two Hundred And Seventy Five Dollars ($107,275); (B) Appropriate And Administer Said Funds; And (C) Expend Grant Funds In Accordance With The City’s Purchasing Requirements For The Purpose Of Fuel Mitigation And Goat Grazing Services In 2025

October 21, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The city will receive $107,275 to manage vegetation and reduce fire hazards through goat grazing services throughout 2025.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland residents

Residents will see vegetation management and goat grazing services implemented in their area to mitigate fire risks.

California Firesafe Council

The council is providing the grant funding to the city for fire safety initiatives.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 21, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved a resolution to accept $107,275 in grant funding from the California Firesafe Council. These funds are designated for and goat grazing services to be conducted in 2025.

Key Facts

The City of Oakland is authorized to accept a grant of $107,275 from the California Firesafe Council.
The funds are specifically allocated for fuel mitigation and goat grazing services.
The services are scheduled to take place in 2025.
The City Administrator is authorized to enter into the agreement and administer the funds.
All expenditures must comply with the City of Oakland's existing purchasing requirements.
The resolution was passed during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.
The resolution was introduced on September 24, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will the grant money be used for?

The funds are designated for and goat grazing services to reduce fire risks.

When will these services occur?

The services are planned for the 2025 calendar year.

Who is responsible for managing these funds?

The City Administrator is authorized to accept, , and administer the grant funds.

Why It Matters

The city will receive $107,275 to manage vegetation and reduce fire hazards through goat grazing services throughout 2025.

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Continued use of biological fire control

The city continues to utilize goat grazing as a primary method for fuel mitigation in 2025.

Oakland Fire Department

Connected Entities

organizationOakland Fire Department“The department requesting the grant and overseeing the project.”Map →

organizationCalifornia Firesafe Council“The entity providing the grant funds.”Map →

Sources

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