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Department of Transportation recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Construction Responsibility and Reimbursement Agreement No. AGMT 12-53436 with AT&T in the estimated amount of $68,513 for the relocation of facilities pertaining to the U.S. 50 El Dorado Hills Interchange - Phase 2B.1 (AKA HOV Phase 0) Project, CIP No. 53124 pending County Counsel review and approval.
FUNDING: State Corridor Mobility Investment Account (CMIA) funds and Local Transportation Funds.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$68,513 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$68,513 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$68,513 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
The total construction cost associated with the proposed AT&T relocation work is estimated at $137,026. AT&T shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the $137,026, representing $68,513 for its portion of construction costs associated with the relocation work. The County's fifty percent (50%) share of the actual total relocation work is estimated at $68,513, and will be funded by the State Corridor Mobility Investment Account (CMIA) funds and Local Transportation funds.
Background:
On January 20, 2012, the El Dorado County Transportation Commission (EDCTC) proposed to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and Caltrans that the U.S. 50 El Dorado Hills Interchange - Phase 2B.1 (AKA HOV Phase 0) Project (Project) construction be allocated $15,500,000 in CMIA.
On January 31, 2012, the Board authorized the Department of Transportation (Department) to advance the Project and to issue a Task Order with Quincy Engineering to prepare PS&E and to provide Right of Way and Utility Certification.
On February 28, 2012, the Board adopted Addendum No. 3 to the (Environmental Impact Report) EIR to split Phase 2B, and create a Phase 2B.1 and 2B.2. Phase 2B.1 includes improvements to the westbound on and offramps.
On March 6, 2012, the Board authorized the ordering of title reports, certified appraisals, and the commencement of the acquisition process.
Subsequent to these actions, the Department is working with Quincy Engineering to finalize PS&E and Right of Way. During the design process it was determined that AT&T facilities are in conflict with the future westbound on-ramp and a pedestrian handicap ramp on the southeast corner of Saratoga. These facilities must be relocated for the Project improvements.
Reason for Recommendation:
The execution of this proposed Agreement is a prerequisite for the CTC's allocation of the CMIA funds, currently scheduled for April 26th/27th, and a requirement for the Project to move forward to construction. Execution of the Agreement by the County and AT&T will allow scheduling the Project on the CTC agenda for allocation. Delays in allocation of the CMIA funds could potentially jeopardize the availability for this Project.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. The Board Chair will sign two originals of the Construction Responsibility and Reimbursement Agreement No. AGMT 12-53436 between the County of El Dorado and AT&T, subject to reveiw and approval by County Counsel and the Department of minor modifications.
2. The Board Clerk will forward one fully executed original Agreement to the Department for further processing.
Contact:
Robert S. Slater, P.E.
Assistant Director of Transportation