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2 <br /> the ordinance - the recyclable materials restrictions - to be implemented by July 1, 2002. The <br /> question of open burning of landclearing debris can be resolved and/or addressed by other <br /> means or through a future amendment to the regulated recyclable materials ordinance. The <br /> Board may consider amending the ordinance later this spring so that the matter of open burning <br /> could actually be addressed in time for the July 1; 2002 effective date. <br /> This preliminary report regarding issues raised at that public hearing includes information on: <br /> • How would the agricultural community be impacted by the prohibition of open burning of <br /> landclearing debris? <br /> • What is the estimated amount of land cleared on an annual basis for agricultural activities? <br /> • How could the ordinance be modified to make specific accommodations to the agricultural <br /> community? <br /> • What alternatives to open burning could be made available to the agricultural community <br /> should the BOCC proceed to prohibit open burning of all landclearing debris? <br /> • Are options available to subsidize costs to the agricultural community that are associated <br /> with alternatives to open burning? <br /> • Could the "use value" tax designation be utilized in considering special accommodations for <br /> agricultural burning? <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Issues related to financial impact are discussed in the accompanying <br /> memorandum. There could be substantial capital and operating costs for the County, <br /> depending on which option is chosen. To the extent possible, staff recommends that private <br /> sector capabilities to implement the chosen option be utilized. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive and consider the <br /> preliminary information presented in the accompanying staff report; pose any questions about <br /> the material and/or identify other options the Board may wish to pursue; and provide guidance <br /> to the Manager and staff as they prepare a refined plan to implement option(s) related to <br /> agricultural landclearing debris that the Board may subsequently choose to implement. <br />