Butte County Board of Supervisors Minutes 2026-05-26
PG&E to supply wildfire helicopter under new county agreement
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Description
The Board approved an agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to provide a water‑dropping helicopter, pilots, and maintenance from June 15 to November 15, 2026 at no cost to the County, with the first two hours of Butte County wildfire response free and additional hours billed at $10,500. The aircraft will support local and mutual aid wildfire suppression efforts under county operational control.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
No cost for helicopter, pilots, and maintenance; first two flight hours per Butte County wildfire free; additional hours billed at $10,500 per hour
Vendor
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC (PG&E)
Agency
Butte County Regional Occupational Program, CA
Contract Type
OTHER
Document Date
May 26, 2026
Contract Term
June 15, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Renewal Date
2026-11-15
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