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Pima County approves flood‑prone property purchases after Bighorn fire erosion raised risks
Summary
The Board approved three flood‑prone property acquisition items after staff explained the post‑fire erosion and destructive runoff that increased flood risk on properties in the north county. FEMA grants and flood‑control funding will fund most purchases; the board discussed revegetation, demolition plans and the program27s grant leverage.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved several flood‑prone land acquisitions and related budget items that county staff said are necessary because the Bighorn Fire denuded mountainsides and altered runoff patterns, increasing flood risk to homes in the north county.
What the board approved: during consent bundle discussion board members handled several items related to the regional flood control district. After questions from Supervisor Christie, county staff explained the…
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