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at Heritage El Dorado Hills
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Pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, this housing is intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per home. Plans to build out this neighborhood as proposed are subject to change without notice. Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Prices do not include closing costs and other fees to be paid by buyer (including a builder fee as described in the purchase agreement) and are subject to change without notice. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2022 Lennar Corporation. Lennar and the Lennar logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Lennar Sales Corp., CA DRE Broker #01252753 (Responsible Broker: Joanna Duke). BMR Construction, Inc., CA CSLB #830955. CalAtlantic Group, Inc., CA CSLB #1037780. Lennar Homes of California, Inc., CA CSLB #728102. Date 09/22
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Friday, November 25, 2022
Sewer main work $430K Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer
The Placerville City Council approved moving forward on a $430,000 sewer main replacement on Hocking Street. The failing lines have been subject to overflows, blockages and other maintenance issues as they deteriorate. Dewberry Engineers has been awarded a $50,000 extension on an existing technical assessment contract to prepare the final design and bid documents for the sewer replacement. “It has reached the end of its service life and that’s putting it politely,” said City Engineer Rebecca Neves of the 65-plus-year-old sewer main that serves 17 lots on Hocking Street. The sewer main in question is considered a priority due to its poor condition, according to Neves. Overflows, failures and excessive maintenance have been ongoing issues with the 4-inch sewer main over the years. Approximately 670 linear feet of the 900-foot n
Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian
Cold Springs Church Pastor David Cooke dresses as a sage to illustrate the meaning of a hero to the audience at the 16th annual Stars Come Out Awards event Nov. 17.
Developer fees to get inflation adjustment Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County is making a change to its Traffic Impact Fee program by switching how it adjusts the fees for inflation. The Traffic Impact Fee program is used to fund projects such as road improvements to accommodate future growth. The fee is paid by developers and individuals building homes. The Mountain Democrat previously reported that the program is estimated to bring in more than $322 million, 2020 to 2040. To better reflect impacts of inflation, Department of
Transportation staff requested support from the board to utilize the Construction Cost Index to calculate annual updates to the TIF program. The CCI measures how much goods and building costs change compared to what they were in its base year. The county had been utilizing the Building Cost Index, which measures the average rate of changes to construction costs. Both are published by construction and engineering magazine Engineering NewsRecord. The sharp growth of the Building Cost Index in 2021 contributed to an approximately n
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Pollock Pines honors
See Sewer main, page A2
See fees, page A7
community of heroes Eric Jaramishian Staff writer
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h ero is defined as someone who takes action, a sage who gives sound advice or a shepherd who guides their community. These words came from Cold Springs Church Pastor David Cooke, speaking to an audience of Pollock Pines community leaders and outstanding citizens at the 16th Stars Come Out Awards Banquet. These heroes were invited by the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines to be honored Nov. 17 at Apple Mountain Golf Resort. “Sometimes it’s appropriate to show up as a warrior, but sometimes it’s not. You need to act as the sage. Sometimes it’s appropriate to show up as the sage, but sometimes you really need the shepherd,” Cooke shared with the audience. Community members dedicated and committed to Pollock Pines became the focus of the banquet for “showing up” for their community.
Heather Campbell, former chairperson of the Pollock Pines-Camino Fire Safe Council, is recognized as a community hero for her efforts in fire safety and protection. Former Pollock Pines-Camino Fire Safe Council Chairperson Heather Campbell was presented a special award by CEDAPP Executive Director Jeanne Harper. Campbell was awarded for her efforts in fire protection and safety, including securing a $2.2 million grant for tree removal to curb the infestation of bark beetles in the county.
“(Campbell) has continued to be 100% involved with keeping us all safe, with grant writing, training for new councils and more,” Harper said. “Our hearts our souls, our homes, our businesses, we all thank (Campbell).” Campbell thanked Fire Safe Councilmember Pat Dwyer for n
See heroes, page A7
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