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Facilities, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement to El Dorado Irrigation District for the installation, maintenance, and operation of water pipelines and associated infrastructure on County-owned property (APN 325-300-039), as related to the Jail Expansion Project.
FUNDING: NA
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) has requested a non-exclusive easement across County-owned property to install and maintain water pipelines and related underground and surface appurtenances. The easement is necessary to support utility infrastructure for the Jail Expansion Project.
The easement prohibits permanent structures and vegetation within the easement area and outlines conditions for grading and utility crossings to ensure protection of EID’s facilities. The document includes standard provisions regarding access, maintenance, and coordination with other public utilities. Exhibits A and B, attached to the easement document, provide the legal description and map of the easement area.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the Grant of Easement, which would delay or prevent El Dorado Irrigation District from installing necessary water infrastructure to support the Jail Expansion Project. This could impact project timelines and utility service availability. Alternatively, the Board could request modifications to the easement terms prior to approval.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar file 16-0416 - September 19, 2017 - Board accepted the conditional award authorized under Senate Bill 844 Adult Local Criminal Justice Facilities Construction financing program for the Placerville Rehabilitation and Re-Entry Jail Expansion project.
Legistar file 18-1632 - October 16, 2018 - Board approved the use of the Design-Build construction project delivery method for the Jail Expansion Project.
Legistar file 23-1640 - September 12, 2023 - Board approved Agreement 8055 with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. for the design-build services related to the Jail Expansion.
Legistar file 25-1402 - August 26, 2025 - Board approved Utility Agreement 4397SP with El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) in the amount of $184,580 as part of the Placerville Jail Expansion Project.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Council
El Dorado Irrigation District
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to this item. The easement is granted at no cost, and no documentary transfer tax is applicable.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain Chair’s signature on the original Grant of Easement document.
Record the signed easement with the County Recorder’s Office.
Return one recorded NOTARIZED original to facilities contact below, to be forwarded to EID:
Garrick Tung
Chief Administrative Office - Facilities Division
3000 Fairlane Court, Suite 1, Placerville, CA
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Charles Harrell, Facilities Division Manager