Recommendation R6
Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Planning Department charge each surface mine operator reasonable reimbursement rates for time and other expenses associated with its annual inspection, rather than charging a flat rate, beginning December 31, 2025.
Jury report: Calaveras County Planning Department: Are We Running Out of Rock? · PDF page 16
Permanent linkOfficial response
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors
Agency says further analysis neededThe County requires further analysis and will evaluate the fee by December 31, 2025.
Read official response · PDF page 6The response identifies the analysis and deadline without committing to time-and-materials charges.
- Evaluate whether the current mining inspection fee needs updating. Owner: Planning Department. Timing: 2025-12-31.
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