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At a glance: Del Norte supervisors approve land study, fire-hazard ordinance, equipment grants and budget transfers

5342083 · July 9, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a task order to study sale options for Barrow Ranch, adopted a local ordinance adopting state fire-hazard severity zone maps, approved Title III equipment grants and several budget transfers; the Pacific Shores parcel transfer was continued for additional review.

Key actions the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors took at its July 8 meeting:

- Barrow Ranch task order (Item 14): The board voted unanimously to authorize a task order under the county's existing contract with Public Square Real Estate to study Surplus Lands Act compliance and potential listing/sale of Barrow Ranch. (Motion: approved; mover: Supervisor Short; second: Supervisor Wilson.)

- Pacific Shores parcels (Item 15): The board initially discussed approving a resolution to declare 18 Pacific Shores parcels exempt surplus land and authorize negotiation with the Wildlife Conservation Board and Smith River Alliance. After discussion about mitigation value and historic protections, the board rescinded the initial motion…

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