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Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions pertaining to the Rubicon Trail at Ellis Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 77117:
1) Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act Mitigated Negative Declaration titled "Rubicon Trail at Ellis Creek Bridge Low Water Crossing Conversion Project;"
2) Approve the Project as described in the California Environmental Quality Act document; and
3) Authorize Department staff to proceed with any right-of-way acquisitions necessary to construct the Project.
FUNDING: Highway Bridge Program, Regional Surface Transportation Program, Off-Highway Vehicle Grant, and Road Fund.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Adoption of this Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of this Project will not result in any fiscal impact nor change to Net County Cost.
Recommended Findings:
A. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document, on file with the Clerk of the Board and on the Department of Transportation's (DOT) webpage http:/www.edcgov.us/Government/DOT/CEQA.aspx, was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq., and the CEQA Guidelines.
B. There is no substantial evidence that the Project, as mitigated, will have a significant effect on the environment.
C. The Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Rubicon Trail at Ellis Creek Bridge Replacement Project reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis.
Background:
The proposed Project lies along the Rubicon Trail, an unpaved motor vehicle route. Motor vehicles have historically crossed Ellis Creek by fording the creek at a low-water crossing. This Project is eligible for Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) administers the HBP for FHWA and is responsible to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations. The Project is included in the County ...
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