2011-06-30_ENFORCEMENT - M2011014

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b. In addition, the cost of preparing an application to the County for a conditional use permit or waiver request to zoning and planning regulations, as well as the application fee for such an application, and the cost of obtaining bonding for that permit or waiver, even if granted, is beyond our financial ability at this time, and in the immediate future. c. We do not believe that we can obtain bonding for reclamation, based on our own financial circumstances, general economic conditions, and expected county objections, and do not expect to have any ability to post a cash or similar bond for reclamation. d. We clearly do not have the knowledge and experience necessary to prepare and submit an application for a Construction Materials 110 Reclamation Permit, and must therefore hire someone who can assist us in this effort. Nor do we have the ability to pay the mandatory application fee, at this time, or within 180 days of the Board's effective date (the 6 of December, 2011). If we have to sell property to raise money to pay the penalty, we will have even less ability to pay the cost of preparation or application fee or to post the reclamation bond by that time. e. Therefore, if we must apply for a reclamation bond, we request that the Board reconsider the 180 -day timeframe, and instead allow us 365 days, or until the 9` of June, 2012, to complete and submit such application materials. We are told that the economy is supposed to improve and that we are therefore likely to be able to afford these costs more in 2012 than we can this year. We wish, if it is necessary, to present oral arguments for request for the reconsideration, and the facts and other concerns supporting the request, to the Board at the Board's convenience. We would like to have one or more advisors present with us at that argument, to assist us in explaining in more detail the reasons for our request. Thank you for your reconsideration. Respectfully, P 14°141L- Dale Schmidt I.