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2026 Evacuation Route Hazard Mitigation Project
Summary
Up to 50 miles of vegetation management along county evacuation routes, with online bidding set for May 7. Supervisor Koenig questioned whether design costs could be reused in future rounds.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $425,000 of the $1 million grant goes to design, inspection, overhead and contingencies; future maintenance funding is still being worked out.
✅Who benefits
Residents of rural areas and fire-prone neighborhoods along evacuation routes.
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