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County updates wildfire cleanup plans and declines immediate burn‑ban action; seeks TCEQ help to crush 7,000 tons of concrete locally
Summary
Staff reported contracted debris removal after February–March wildfires and asked TCEQ for grant/assistance to bring mobile crushers on-site to process roughly 7,000 tons of concrete; court declined to impose a burn ban because drought-index thresholds were not met.
Staff reported the county has contracted with Republic for debris removal tied to the February–March wildfires; transports are ongoing and invoices have been received. County staff said the heaviest portion of debris is concrete—approximately 7,000 tons—and asked TCEQ to consider grant assistance to bring mobile crushers on site so the county can process concrete locally rather than hauling it off‑site.
Commissioners discussed options for crushed concrete reuse and the logistical implications of on-site crushing. The county will await TCEQ’s decision on grant assistance or technical help before committing to a local crushing operation.
Separately, the court reviewed the county’s drought-index number (reported at 215) and the statutory/administrative thresholds (575 or higher by June 14) required to impose fireworks restrictions or a burn ban tied to holiday limitations. Because the index did not meet the threshold, the court took no action to reinstate a burn ban or fireworks restriction at this meeting.
The court asked staff to continue cleanup operations under existing contracts and to report back if TCEQ provides assistance or if the drought-index changes significantly.
