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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tulare County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FEMA reimbursement for 2023 floods and 2020 fire secured
The county and several special districts are still waiting on FEMA reimbursements from the 2023 storms, with about $13 million owed to the county. Commissioners described months of no communication from FEMA and asked for a detailed status report at the June meeting.
Forcum-Mackey construction contract increases
Two big county building projects cost more than planned: the Goshen Fire Station grew by about $536,000 and the Assessor relocation by about $40,000 due to unforeseen conditions.
SJV Biodiesel assessment appeal settlement
California Dairies settled more than a billion dollars of assessed value across seven appeal calendars by agreement with the Assessor, avoiding contested hearings. Stipulated values lock in the taxable base for those years.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Response
Supervisor Micari slammed FEMA for stalling on roughly $100 million in 2023 flood reimbursements and said he'll bring a blunt protest letter to the board and regional and statewide agencies.