Board approves $50,000 on‑call nuisance‑abatement contract with DDR
Summary
The board approved a $50,000 on‑call nuisance‑abatement contract with DDR Cleaning and Hauling, with staff saying the firm is needed for large cleanups requiring heavy equipment and specialized training; a resident urged clearer definitions of 'nuisance abatement.'
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize the chair to sign a $50,000 on‑call nuisance‑abatement services agreement with DDR Cleaning and Hauling after staff told the board the contractor is necessary for large cleanups that require heavy equipment and specialized training.
A member of the public asked for clearer contract language, saying it was unclear what constitutes a 'public nuisance abatement' and questioning whether volunteer groups or nonprofit organizations already provide similar services at low or no cost. The community development director, identified in the meeting as Heidi, replied that the board report includes detailed descriptions of how the money would be spent and that voluntary compliance handles smaller projects; she said the county lacks local providers capable of the heavy‑equipment work and that DDR has performed similar work for the county in the past.
Supervisors discussed cost‑recovery where possible and acknowledged that $50,000 does not cover many projects; the board said they try to recoup costs when applicable. The motion passed by roll call with all supervisors recorded as 'Yes.'
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