HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.5.a - John Stonebraker - comment re_ 3.5.a 38A abatementFrom:John S.
To:Clerk of the Board
Subject:comment re: 3.5.a 38A abatement
Date:Tuesday, October 14, 2025 8:23:10 AM
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Even within the constraints of the Honey Fire Sub Fund, vegetation
removal at these significantly above market rates is not the best use of
public dollars. The most cost-efficient task, preventing wood-burning
appliances from starting vegetation fires, is the task this vendor does
not perform. Tall dead trees are legitimately hazardous vegetation,
which once abated are no longer hazards. Tall dead grass is frankly not
and will just replace itself, making the expenditure futile.
I would send this back out for more bids and rethink the risk:spend
efficiency of this endeavor. Inspections and education to elicit
voluntary compliance should generate greater benefit from these finite
funds.
John Stonebraker
Magalia, CA