Weekly Camp Fire Recovery Update from Butte County

March 09, 2020
HAZARD TREE REMOVAL ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Private Property Tree Removal Map
Property Owners are encouraged to view the Private Property Tree Removal Map to locate eligible properties.
Looking for a Tree Removal Contractor? Valley Contractors Exchange can help. Visit their website for a list of Tree Removal Contractors.
Press Release Announcing the Approval of Public Assistance Funding for Trees Rooted on Private Property That May Fall on Eligible Private Roadways- New ROE/Inspection Access Form Submission Deadline: May 1, 2020.
Building Resiliency Center
Hazard Tree Removal Center Representatives, as well as Butte County Environmental Health and Butte County Development Services have joined representatives from the Town of Paradise at the Building Resiliency Center (BRC) located at 6295 Skyway Road in Paradise. For more information call 530.872.6291.

DEBRIS REMOVAL STATUS
Alternative Program (County)
data as of March 6, 2020

Alternative Work Plans Received: 1,702

Alternative Work Plan in Review: 2

Alternative Work Plans Approved: 1,698

Final Reports Submitted: 1,608

Final Reports in Review: 60

Final Reports Approved: 1,548

Applications Awaiting Work Plans: 3
Government Program (State)
data as of December 30, 2019

Parcels with ROE Eligible: 10,907

Parcels with Debris Removal
Completed (does not include non compliant abated properties): 10,907
 
Parcels with Soil Sample
Approved: 10,904

Parcels with Erosion Control
Completed: 10,904

Parcels Completed and
Final Sign Off Sent to County as of February 28, 2020: 10,915

Parcels with Final Sign Off processed by the County (return to owner) as of February 28, 2020: 10,915

Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility Fire Debris Disposal-As of 3/9/2020
BUILDING PERMITS
Butte County Building Permits- As of 03/09/2020
Inside Burn Area*
Applications Received: 275
Permits Issued: 168
Final: 19 (home may be occupied)

Outside Burn Area*
Applications Received: 33
Permits Issued: 27
Final: 8 (home may be occupied)
*Inside Burn Area – residential permits on parcels where the Camp Fire destroyed a residence.

*Outside Burn Area – residential permit for a Camp Fire survivor on a parcel outside the burn area or a parcel within the burn area where no structures greater than 120 sq. ft. burned.
Residential Re-Build Guide
In an effort to help Butte County residents navigate the re-building process, Butte County Department of Development Services organized a Residential Re-Build Guide, including a step by step checklist that provides an overview of the steps needed to complete the re-build process. The Residential Re-Build Guide , in addition to other useful documents can be located on the Development Services Camp Fire Web Page.
Representatives from the Town of Paradise Building Department as well as Butte County Development Services are available at the Building Resiliency Center (BRC), located at 6295 Skyway Road in Paradise, to assist residents who are currently rebuilding, as well as those who are interested in rebuilding. The BRC is open Monday-Friday from 8AM-5PM.
Butte County Rebuild Incentive Grant Information- As of 03/09/2020
The rebuild incentive grant can be applied for when property owners submit a building permit with Butte County. The grant is on a first-applied, first-granted basis.
North Valley Community Foundation
The grant is a reimbursement for 50% of eligible building permit fees up to $3,500.
113 Applicants being served
$192,225 being applied to building permits.

Golden State Finance Authority
The grant is a reimbursement of 100% of eligible building permit fees for Veterans.
32 Applicants being served
$93,490 being applied to building permits.
Town of Paradise Building Permits
Building Permit Applications Received: 834
Homes Rebuilt: 68
Data as of March 4, 2020

View weekly recovery updates from the Town of Paradise. Posted here .
Butte County Surveyor Status- As of 03/09/2020
Record of Survey
Submitted: 266
Recorded: 124
Record of Survey – a document prepared and signed by a Professional Land Surveyor that documents a boundary survey. Required when: a property corner is set; property lines are established that have not been mapped previously; or there is a material discrepancy between what has been recorded versus what exists on the ground.
Corner Record
Submitted: 201
Filed: 188
Corner Record – a document prepared and signed by a Professional Land Surveyor that documents a boundary survey. Required when: a property corner is set; property lines are re- established that have been mapped previously; and there is no material discrepancy between what has been recorded versus what exists on the ground.
BUTTE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TREES
Hazard trees in the County right-of-way are assessed by a contract arborist and removed by a tree contractor if they pose a threat to the public right-of-way. The Department of Public Works manages the contract arborist and the tree removal contractors.

Trees Evaluated, Removal Planned: 6,649
Trees Removed: 603
Road Miles Evaluated: 155 out of 155
WATER UPDATES
Del Oro Water Update (as of 02/24/2020)
Locations Tested: 400
Locations Cleared: 400
Paradise Irrigation District Update (as of 02/24/2020)
Total Advisories Lifted: 1,531
1,252 Advisories Lifted based on water test results
279 Advisories Lifted based on service lateral replacement
COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
The following community meetings and events related to recovery. The list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of community events.
Visit ButteCountyRecovers.org/events or Makeitparadise.org/meeting-schedul e for a list of events hosted by, or held in coordination with, Butte County or the Town of Paradise. For Paradise Community Events, visit http://www.paradisechamber.com/events/calendar

Roadmap to Recovery Workshop- Solving Reconstruction Pricing Disputes for Housing Navigators and Case Managers- Presented by United Policyholders

Friday, March 13, 2020
10:00AM-12:00PM
Town of Paradise Town Hall, 5555 Skyway Road, Paradise

This workshop will help you work with your clients to overcome roadblocks to rebuilding. Bring your questions and challenges regarding the insurance claims process.
Who should attend? Housing Navigators, Case Managers, and others providing services to clients whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the Camp Fire.


Roadmap to Recovery Workshop for Construction Professionals- Reconciling Estimates and Resolving Reconstruction Pricing Disputes with Insurers- Presented by United Policyholders

Friday, March 13, 2020
2:00PM-4:00PM
Town of Paradise Town Hall, 5555 Skyway Road, Paradise

This workshop will help you work with your clients to overcome roadblocks to rebuilding. Bring your questions and challenges regarding the insurance claims process.
Who should attend? Building Contractors working with clients whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the Camp Fire.


Roadmap to Recovery Special Event- Solving Reconstruction Pricing Disputes- Presented by United Policyholders

Saturday March 14, 2020
10:30AM-2:00PM
St John the Evangelist, 2341 Floral Avenue, Chico

RSVP is Required for this event! Please send an email to info@uphelp.org if you'd like to attend.

This hands-on workshop will help you overcome roadblocks to rebuilding. We'll contact you once you're registered to let you know what documents you'll need to bring.
Who should attend? Homeowners whose insured homes were damaged or destroyed in the Camp Fire.