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Community Development Agency, Transportation Division, recommending the Board consider the following actions related to the Silver Fork Road at South Fork American River - Bridge Rehabilitation (No. 25C0113) Project, CIP No. 77124:
1) Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
2) Approve the Project as described in the California Environmental Quality Act document.
FUNDING: Federal Highway Administration Local Assistance Highway Bridge Program, authorized under the 100 percent Funded Program. (Federal Funds)
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Adoption of this Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approval of the Silver Fork Road at South Fork American River - Bridge Rehabilitation (No. 25C0113) Project (Project) does not have a Fiscal Impact or change to Net County Cost. This Project is included in the Adopted 2014 Capital Improvement Program and is funded through the Federal Highway Administration Local Assistance Highway Bridge Program, authorized under the 100 percent Funded Program
The recommended Board actions are based on the following findings:
A) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document on file with the Clerk of the Board, and on the Community Development Agency, Transportation Division website, http://www.edcgov.us/DOT/index.html, was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code §21000 et seq., and the State CEQA Guidelines.
B) There is no substantial evidence that the Project, as mitigated, will have a significant effect on the environment.
C) The MND for the Project reflects the lead agency’s independent judgment and analysis.
Background
The Community Development Agency, Transportation Division (Transportation) is proposing to rehabilitate the existing structurally deficient bridge structure to improve roadway safety and comply with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines and El Dorado County standards. The Project is 100% fund...
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