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Nevada County approves $1.5 million to keep Rough and Ready’s Station 59 open during consolidation
Summary
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Nov. 18 to approve a five‑year memorandum of understanding providing up to $1.5 million in gap funding to support Rough and Ready Station 59 and a consolidation with the Penn Valley Fire Protection District; the agreement requires annual audits, budget reporting and a communications plan.
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a five‑year memorandum of understanding on Nov. 18 that obligates the county to provide restricted gap funding of up to $1,500,000 to support operations at Rough and Ready Fire Station 59 while Penn Valley and Rough and Ready pursue a consolidation. County staff said the assistance will be limited to operational support and capped at $500,000 per fiscal year through June 30, 2031.
Patrick Eidben, assistant county executive officer, told the board the MOU is intended as temporary “gap funding” to keep Station 59 staffed and…
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