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the ordinance - the recyclable materials restrictacns - to be implemented by July 1 , 2402 . The <br /> queLstion of open burning of landclearing debris can be resolved andlar addressed by other <br /> means or through a future amendment to the regulated recyclable materials ordinance . The <br /> Board may canaider amending the ordinance later this spring so that the matter cf open burning <br /> ccudd actually be addressed in time for the July 1 , 2002 effe6ve date . <br /> This preliminary report regarding is uas raised at that public hearing includes information on . <br /> is How would the agricultural COMMunity be impacted by the prohibition of open burning of <br /> landclearing debris ? <br /> } Wh6t is the estimated amount of land cleaned on an annual basis for agricultural activities ? <br /> • How could the ordlnam� be modified to make specific acoammodations to the agricultural <br /> oo m rmi n ity? <br /> w What af# ernatives to open burning could be made available to the agricuRural = mmunit�� <br /> should the BOCG proceed to prohibit open burning of all Iandclearing debris ? <br /> • ,kre options available to subs idiz6 corks to, the agricultural community that are assQciated <br /> o <br /> wRh alternatives W open burning ? <br /> * Could th 'a ` use value " tax designation be utilized in considering special accommodations for <br /> agricultural burning '? <br /> FINANCIAL ffl PACT : Issues related tc financial impact are discussed in the ic = mpanying <br /> memorandum . There could b� substantial capital and operating carts for the County , <br /> depending on which option is chosen . Tc the extant possible , staff recommends that private <br /> sector capabilities * tea 1 mop lemment the chosen option be utilized . <br /> R5COMMENDATION ( SI : The Manager recommends that the Board reoeiva and consider the <br /> preliminary information presented in the accompanying stag report ; pose any questiQns about <br /> the rnateriai andfer identify other options the Board may wish to pursue , and provide guidance <br /> to tfie Manager and staff as they prepare a refined plan to implement opticn ( s ) related to <br /> ag ncu Itu ral lands le an ng d ebris that the Board m ay aUbsequently choose to 0 pleme nt . <br /> i <br />