Memorandum
Date: August 10, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: District 5 Supervisor, Jessica Pyska
Subject: 9:30 A.M. - (a) Presentation on the Konocti Project; and (b) Consideration of Permission to Proceed with Excavating and Exploring the Mt. Konocti Summit Vents
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
(a) The Konocti Projects’ specific purpose is to promote and sponsor the scientific exploration and study of the geology, archeology and other natural and cultural aspects of Mt. Konocti and surrounding areas of Lake County, for the benefit of the public. The project would like to resume efforts in the Summit Vents to either prove or disprove the existence of a large cavern and lake inside the mountain. If the science and research is right, and our local Indian legends are true, then Lake County will have uncovered one of the wonders of the world.
(b) The project would like to gain permission to further excavate and explore the Summit Vents, and maybe to put up a perimeter fence for public safety.
• Allow USGS to continue research.
• Allow further excavation and exploration of the summit vents.
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Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☒ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
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Recommended Action:
(a) Presentation on the Konocti Project, no action needed. (b) Approve Permission Necessary to Proceed with Excavating and Exploring the Mt. Konocti Summit Vents.