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Department of Transportation recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the Department of Transportation to proceed with ordering title reports and certified appraisals, enter into negotiations with the owners, or their designated representatives, and commence with the acquisition process for the Intersection Safety/Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project CIP 72196 along portions of Pleasant Valley Road and Oriental Street in Diamond Springs and the town of El Dorado, affecting the portions of the following subject parcels:
a) APN 331-112-012, El Dorado County Office of Education;
b) APN 097-020-051, Christopher G. Fusano, Trustee of the Fusano Family Revocable Trust dated February 12, 1980, as amended; and
c) APN 097-010-092, Julio Medina and Laurie Medina, husband and wife, as joint tenants; and
2) Appoint Tanna Reynoso, Associate Right-of-Way Agent (or designee) as the real estate negotiator on behalf of the County for said parcels.
FUNDING: Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Funds (47.1%), RSTP Exchange Funds (52.5%), and Road Fund (<1%). (Federal Funds)
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DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
Construction of the Intersection Safety/Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project (Project) will include installation of pedestrian crossings, warning signs, and speed feedback signs at various locations in Diamond Springs and the town of El Dorado. The construction activities are limited to the roadway footprint. Minor utility relocation may be needed to install pedestrian ramps and warning signs/feedback signs. Short-term traffic delays and lane closures are expected during construction. Minor ground disturbance is expected for the addition of and/or changes to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps and traffic signs/speed feedback signs within the roadway footprint.
The County needs to purchase Temporary Construction Easements, Public Utility Easements, and/or Fee Title from the above listed parcels for the Project. In order for the Department of Transportation (Transpor...
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