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Planning and Building Department, Tahoe Planning and Building Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement 8821 with Nichols Consulting Engineers, to assist County and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) with Phase 1 of the Meyers Aquatic Invasive Species Inspection Station, extending the term by approximately six (6) months for a revised expiration date of December 31, 2026, with no changes to the scope of work or not-to-exceed amount; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any further documents determined necessary related to Agreement 8821, including amendments which do not increase the total compensation or term of the Agreement, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: TRPA (100%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In April 2024, the Planning and Building Department, Tahoe Planning and Building Division, (Department) entered into Cooperation Agreement 24C00051 (Cooperation Agreement) with TRPA to assist with Phase 1 of the development of the Meyers Aquatic Invasive Species Station (Project) in Meyers. Following execution of the Cooperation Agreement, the Department entered into Agreement 8821 (Agreement) with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD. (NCE) (Legistar file 24-1011) to assist with completion of the Phase 1 deliverables including development of a thirty percent (30%) project design, an environmental document phase including a TRPA Initial Environmental Checklist (IEC), a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI), and a public engagement process.
Since execution of the Agreement, NCE has completed various field investigations and technical studies, including biological resources, cultural resources, transportation impact, and noise and vibration; initiated engineering, architecture, and lands...
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