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Chief Administrative Officer recommending Board of Supervisors consideration of fee deferrals and waivers for certain permit fees, including demolition, temporary use permits, plan review, and construction permit fees, for those property owners affected by the Angora fire. (Resolution to be provided on Monday, July 2.)
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $
Funding
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New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $
Change To Net County Cost $
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: To be determined.
Background:
The Angora Fire began on Sunday, June 23 east of Fallen Leaf Lake. The County proclaimed a local emergency on Sunday June 23, which was ratified by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 26. As of Thursday, June 28, 229 residences and 75 commercial structures have been destroyed. Another 14 residences have been damaged. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the fire is expected to under full control by Tuesday, July 3.
Reason for Recommendation:
As a result of the Angora fire, serious health and safety hazards currently exist from fire debris, including unstable chimneys, walls of fire damaged structures, and harmful chemicals that are likely to remain on affected parcels. These hazards require immediate attention and constitute a local emergency. The construction period is very limited in the Tahoe Basin and concludes annually on October 15. A fee deferral program for those property owners affected by the Angora Fire would serve a public purpose by facilitating debris cleanup and reconstruction in the areas affected by the fire.
Section 15.16.020 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code states that "All matters related to fees are as established by resolution of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors." Staff will present a resolution pertaining to the deferral or waiver of certain fees related to th...
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