Board amends water‑extraction fee ordinance after public objections; final language approved
After Brown Act and equity concerns from multiple public commenters, the board revised and then approved amended language for the water‑extraction fee ordinance to limit fees to parcels that receive groundwater extracted from the managed basins; the final amended ordinance language passed unanimously.
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The Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation District board reviewed redline changes to a previously introduced water‑extraction fee ordinance (2026‑2) and, after public objections and a midday reconsideration motion, adopted amended language clarifying which parcels will be subject to administrative and PMA fees.
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