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Supervisor Nutting requesting the Board approve a partial waiver of building permit and environmental fees on behalf of the “Bring Michael Misch Home Project."
FUNDING: Net County Cost: Approximately $829.
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In June 2007, Michael Misch and three of his friends were involved in a tragic accident when the driver fell asleep at the wheel and someone was killed. Michael sustained major injuries and although he has come a lot further than expected, he will require care for the rest of his life. He has been living in nursing home since October, 2007 and it is his dream to come home. Michael is in a wheelchair and in order to accommodate his special needs and further his therapy the family is hoping to add an extension to their 960 sq. ft. home. Local contractors, the El Dorado Builder’s Exchange and the local community have joined forces to make Michael’s dream come true and are ready to move forward. Since Michaels’ accident the Misch’s income has significantly declined. Michael’s mother, Valerie Misch, had to leave her job to care for her son and in the current climate has been unsuccessful at finding a job. And, they just learned that his father’s work hours have also been reduced. The family’s financial situation is tenuous at best and they are having difficulty making ends meet and are unable to afford any additional expenses. Members of the El Dorado Builder’s Exchange have generously donated $1,200 towards the cost of the County’s building permit and environmental fees, and the Misch’s are asking the County to waive any remaining costs over and above the $1,200 donation. Development Services has reviewed the plans and estimates their cost of Development Fees to be $1,706, and Environmental Management has stated the septic cost at $323 for a total of $2,209. Barring no changes, the amount the Misch’s are requesting that the County waive is approximately $829.
Recommended Action: Upon approval Board direct Environmental Management and Deve...
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