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Regular Agenda Item 3. G.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/04/2020
Submitted For:	Woody Cline	Submitted By:	Cathy Melvin, Executive Assistant
Department:	Board of Supervisors-District 3

Information

Request/Subject

Discussion regarding the Forest Service 203 Road located in the Sierra Ancha Wilderness. The road is scheduled to be closed pursuant to the Tonto National Forest Travel Management Plan. The reopening of this road may require Congressional Action.

Background Information

A Work Session was held on December 10, 2019 and a number of interested parties attended the Work Session to discuss the closure of 10.5 miles of the Forest Service 203 Road and possible alternatives and solutions for the reopening of the road. Following the Work Session, the County Manager's Office determined that a facilitated meeting would be beneficial in order to continue the discussion among the interested parties. Southwest Decision Resources has agreed to facilitate a meeting that will be held on February 19, 2020 in Globe. Prior to this meeting it would be beneficial for Gila County to define their position regarding the action that will be required to reopen the road.

Evaluation

It would be beneficial for the Board of Supervisors to discuss the County's position regarding the possible alternatives and solutions for the reopening of the 10.5 miles of Forest Road 203.

Conclusion

N/A

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors discuss the possible alternatives and solutions related to the reopening or possible permanent closure of the 10.5 miles of Forest Road 203.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to determine the County's position on the issue regarding the Forest Service 203 Road. (Woody Cline)

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