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Meeting Date:	08/26/2019
Drought/Burn Ban Declaration Ext.
Submitted for:	Ray Rodriguez	Submitted By:	Ray Rodriguez
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to extend current drought declaration signed by Judge Tano E. Tijerina, filed on August 13, 2019 with the State Operations Center and mailed to the Governor’s Office. This declaration aids the agricultural community of Webb County to seek aid, if the need arises, from state and federal agencies when those become available. Declaration will continue beyond the 30 day period until situation is alleviated or other advisement from the Food and Agriculture Committee (FAC) or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and authorizing the Webb County Judge will sign and execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Webb County is in a D2, severe drought level. The agricultural Producers of Webb County are being negatively impacted.

Solution: Issue a disaster drought declaration to facilitate state and federal assistance to Producers when those become available.

Result: Relief for the agricultural community being affected.

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Attachments
Disaster Designation Rept.
Govenor's Letter