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Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions related to the Routine Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife:
1) Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act Mitigated Negative Declaration;
2) Approve the project as described in the California Environmental Quality Act Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
3) Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (Attachment B, Appendix A).
FUNDING: Road Fund (100%). (Local Funds)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Department of Transportation (Transportation) intends to enter into a 12-year Routine Maintenance Agreement (Agreement) with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to conduct the Transportation's routine maintenance of the private and public facilities integral to the El Dorado County Road System (CRS). Following approval of the Agreement, Transportation will obtain the permit from the CDFW.
Transportation recommends the Board adopt the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Agreement as described in the CEQA Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND).
The recommended Board actions are based on the following findings:
A) The CEQA IS/MND, on file with the Clerk of the Board and on Transportation’s website at
, was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code §21000 et seq., and State CEQA Guidelines.
B) There is no substantial evidence that the Agreement will have a significant effect on the environment.
C) The IS/MND for the Agreement reflects Transportation’s independent judgment and analysis as lead agency for the County.
Project Description: Transportation performs routine maintenance work to maintain functional and structural integrity of the facilities with the ultimate goal of the preservation of infrastructure and public safety. Transportation'...
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