Chinese Camp fire rebuild fee waivers
Summary
A resident is pushing for a reliable water system in Chinese Camp, a fire-hit community with shallow wells, floating a roughly $12 million pipeline from TUD or a 150,000-gallon tank at the school. He asked supervisors to consider a committee to pursue grant funding for a shovel-ready project.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
A TUD pipeline option was estimated at roughly $12 million; the tank concept would seek grant funding.
Chinese Camp residents and the school, which currently rely on shallow wells with limited supply and storage.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Aug 18, 2026
Rebuilding fire-destroyed homes now costs $60,000–$80,000 more because of state solar and sprinkler mandates. The board waived those for eligible rebuilds and wants to look at a wider exemption.
Board of Supervisors - Jun 9, 2026
A resident is pushing for a reliable water system in Chinese Camp, a fire-hit community with shallow wells, floating a roughly $12 million pipeline from TUD or a 150,000-gallon tank at the school. He asked supervisors to consider a committee to pursue grant funding for a shovel-ready project.
Board of Supervisors - Feb 10, 2026
The Board was scheduled to consider waiving certain fees to help the fire-damaged community of Chinese Camp rebuild after the TCU Lightning Complex Fire. This could lower rebuilding costs for affected property owners.
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