After much discussion over the course of three Big Bear Lake City Council meetings, Council’s Improvement Agency last night came to consensus—or at least a unanimous vote—in favor of the implementation of the First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. Though some Council members had expressed concern about the 10-year loan forgiveness timeframe—as, earlier, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Now Offers First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program; Up to 5% of Purchase Price Available on 10-Year Commitment
Government
County Supervisors Will Determine If County Fire Can Provide Matching Funds for $10 Million Fuels Reduction Grant
Additional fuels reduction in the San Bernardino mountains will likely be funded with a grant through the U.S. Forest Service, though pending a vote from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors tomorrow morning. Supervisors will vote on whether or not to direct San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen to accept the grant award of $10 million, as the Forest Service … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Will Determine If County Fire Can Provide Matching Funds for $10 Million Fuels Reduction Grant
Big Bear Lake City Council to Revisit New Development Mitigation Fee and Homebuyer Assistance Program in This Evening’s Meeting
The City Council of Big Bear Lake meets this evening for their first regular meeting of the month and, among items on the agenda’s Consent Calendar are the potential adoption of the New Development Mitigation Fee and a resolution initiating proceedings to adopt a Standby Charge for DWP-serviced properties without water service. During the Improvement Agency portion of this … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council to Revisit New Development Mitigation Fee and Homebuyer Assistance Program in This Evening’s Meeting
MWD Board Grants Permit Approval for Hobie Cat Regatta on June 20 & 21, Votes for Fellow Director Todd Murphy for LAFCO Position
The Hobie Cat Regatta will be coming to Big Bear Lake on the weekend of June 20 and 21, as the Big Bear Municipal Water District granted event permit approval for the sailing race at their Board of Directors meeting on May 7. The Board also granted approval to the Big Bear Discovery Center to conduct educational canoe and kayak tours on Big Bear Lake. In other news from … [Read more...] about MWD Board Grants Permit Approval for Hobie Cat Regatta on June 20 & 21, Votes for Fellow Director Todd Murphy for LAFCO Position
Garry Dokter Is No Longer GM of Big Bear Airport; Plans Continue for Air Fair and Young Eagles Program
Given a decision made on Wednesday, Garry Dokter is no longer the General Manager of the Big Bear Airport. A statement issued by the Airport District Board, which is overseen by President Butch Waymire, reads: “The Big Bear Airport Board of Directors and Mr. Garry Dokter have agreed not to continue his employment. We appreciate the time he worked for the airport. The Board will … [Read more...] about Garry Dokter Is No Longer GM of Big Bear Airport; Plans Continue for Air Fair and Young Eagles Program