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Department of Transportation recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the Chair to sign the Easement Acquisition Agreement for Public Purposes and the Certificate of Acceptance for the related documents from William A. Frame and Julie D. Frame, Trustees of the William A. Frame and Julie D. Frame Revocable Trust Dated May 10, 2001 for Assessor's Parcel Number 025-644-08; and
2) Authorize the Interim Director of Transportation or her designee to execute the escrow instructions and any other related escrow documents pertaining to the transaction, including the payment of title and escrow fees, for the Montgomery Estates Area 1B Erosion Control Project, CIP No. 95193.
FUNDING: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Water Quality Mitigation Funds.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$2,550 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$2,550 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$2,550 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Acquisition costs are $1,550 with title and escrow fees estimated at $1,000 for a total estimated cost of $2,550. Funding for the acquisition process will be provided by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Water Quality Mitigation funds.
Background:
The Department of Transportation (Department) is working to advance the Montgomery Estates Area 1B Erosion Control Project (Project), which will design and implement erosion control and water quality improvement measures reducing the discharge of sediment and pollutants into Lake Tahoe. It is anticipated that the Department will begin construction on this Project during the 2012 construction season.
The Project area is located in South Lake Tahoe east of Pioneer Trail, between Cold Creek and Trout Creek. The Project area encompasses a portion of the Lake Christopher Subdivision, including the following streets: Cold Creek Trail, Del Norte Street, Alice Lake Road, Bernice Lane and Talbot Court.
On December 10, 2009, the Board authorized the Department to proceed with the acquisition process for the land rights necessary for the construction and completion of the Project. On January 24, 2012, the Board authorized the Department to make an offer to the property owners that was representative of the Waiver Valuation which was completed for these land rights.
Reason for Recommendation:
Negotiations have concluded with the property owners, William A. Frame and Julie D. Frame, Trustees of the William A. Frame and Julie D. Frame Revocable Trust Dated May 10, 2001, and a settlement has been reached that is representative of the appraised value of the necessary land rights.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1) The Clerk of the Board will obtain the Chair's signature on the Easement Acquisition Agreement for Public Purposes and the Certificate of Acceptance for the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement.
2) The Clerk of the Board will return all executed documents to the Department for final processing.
Contact:
Robert S. Slater, P.E.
Assistant Director of Transportation
Concurrences: County Counsel