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Butte County approves $3 million MOU with Fire Safe Councils for roadside vegetation management
Summary
The Board approved a memorandum of understanding authorizing up to $3,000,000 in federal earmark reimbursements to local Fire Safe Councils to clear up to 215 acres along priority evacuation routes. Directors and residents raised concerns about private property rights and preserving shade canopy.
The Butte County Board of Supervisors on April 8 approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Butte County Fire Safe Council that authorizes the county to reimburse the council for project management up to a maximum of $3,000,000 to carry out countywide roadside vegetation management and brush removal.
The MOU formalizes a federal earmark-driven partnership to reduce wildfire risk along key evacuation routes. Joshua Pack, director of public works, told the board, "Butte County was awarded $3,000,000 in congressionally directed spending," and said the agreement would…
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