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Transportation Department recommending that the Board direct the Department to take the following actions:
Silva Valley Interchange:
1) Explore alternatives and keep moving design and environmental analysis forward;
2) Work with private partners to minimize costs and accelerate delivery;
3) Look for alternative funding sources;
4) Report back to the Board with an update no later than at the 2010 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Workshop.
Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority (JPA):
1) Return with a Resolution supporting the JPA;
2) Pursue individual grants for projects in the County that support the connector;
3) Work with the JPA and the El Dorado County/City of Folsom Joint Powers Authority to include alternatives that terminate at points other than just White Rock Rd / Silva Valley Interchange in El Dorado County;
4) Work with the JPA to receive contribution credit for County CIP projects that may ultimately be part of the Connector.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
There is no change to Net County Cost association with this item. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is recommending it be authorized to use up to $50,000 of its Road Fund over a 5 year period to provide the County's share of the operating costs for the Southeast Connector JPA.
Background:
On August 25, 2009, the Board approved a special meeting (Agenda item #09-1082) to discuss transportation, transit and other issues affecting El Dorado Hills, to include:
DOT Capital Improvement Plan for El Dorado Hills area (informational only)
US 50/Corridor Mobility Partnership (informational only)
East Sacramento Region Aggregate Mining Truck Traffic Management Plan (informational only)
US 50/Silva Valley Interchange; DOT will request direction from the Board; and
Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority (JPA); DOT will request direction from the Board.
The attached presentation discusses each item above and requests direction on the US 50/Silva Valley ...
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