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Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions related to the SMUD Trail Project, CIP No. 97005:
1) Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
2) Approve the Project as described in the California Environmental Quality Act Mitigated Negative Declaration.
FUNDING: The Project is included in the Adopted 2010 Capital Improvement Program and is funded through a combination of State Transportation Improvement Program - Transportation Enhancement Funds (45%), Local Funds (14%) and a contribution from the El Dorado Hills Community Services District (16%) based on the preliminary cost estimate. An additional 25% is anticipated from State Transportation Improvement Program - Transportation Enhancement Funds.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Adoption of this Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approval of the SMUD Trail Project (Project) will not result in any fiscal impact.
The recommended Board actions are based on the following findings:
A) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document on file with the Clerk of the Board and on the Department of Transportation's (Department) website at http://www.edcgov.us/Government/DOT/CEQA.aspx was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code §21000 et seq. and the State CEQA Guidelines.
B) There is no substantial evidence that the Project, as mitigated, will have a significant effect on the environment.
C) The MND for the Project reflects the lead agency’s independent judgment and analysis.
Background:
The Department is proposing to install a multi-use trail within a 300-foot-wide power line corridor maintained by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), located between Silva Valley Parkway on the east and Tam O’Shanter Drive on the west (Attachment D). The El Dorado Hills Community Services District (CSD) is the underlying property owner and will take over operation and main...
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