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Chief Administrative Office, Facilities Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Grant of Easement agreement with the City of South Lake Tahoe for Nonexclusive Easements and Temporary Construction Easements across portions of properties owned by the County (025-010-60-100 and 025-010-23-100), located on the east side of Al Tahoe Boulevard between Johnson Boulevard and Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Highway 50) in South Lake Tahoe, California to construct a Multi-Use Path and Transit Shelter Pad; and
2) Make findings pursuant to Government Code 25526.6 that the granting of the easements is in the public's interest and that the interest in land conveyed will not substantially conflict or interfere with the use of the property by the County.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The City of South Lake Tahoe is requesting to acquire two Permanent Multi-Use Path Easements and two Temporary Constructions Easements across portions of County properties identified as APN 025-010-60-100 and 025-010-23-100. The Permanent Multi-Use Path easements will include approximately 18,882 square feet located at the western boarder of the properties, along with frontage on Al Tahoe Boulevard. The Temporary Construction easements will include approximately 7,434 square feet adjacent to the east of the proposed permanent easements. The Temporary Construction easements are proposed to be for a term of eighteen months from the date of the City contractor first entry on the property, completion of the project or December 31, 2022 whichever occurs first, to provide access to install improvements associated with the Multi-Use Path and Transit Pad within the Permanent Easements. The properties will be returned in a reasonably similar condition as they were before. The County has buildings located on both properties.
In addition to the approval and authorization of the easements it is recommended the Board make findings pursuant to Government Code 25526.6 that the granting of the easements is in the public's interest and that the interest in land conveyed will not substantially conflict or interfere with the use of the property by the County. The path will allow pedestrians and other users a safer path of travel along one of the busiest sections of Al Tahoe Boulevard which will be a benefit to the public. There is no conflict or interference that will impact County property and the path actually provides a benefit since this walkway will improve Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessibility to the site. The improved ADA accessibility addresses issues previously identified within the Division’s ADA work plan for that location.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could decline the easements and the City's project will not move forward.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
City of South Lake Tahoe
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There are no fees or assessments relative to these easements. There is no change in Net County Cost.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The Clerk of the Board will obtain the Chair’s signature on the Grant Easements and forward to the Division for submittal to the City of South Lake Tahoe. The Division will return one fully executed original, including Deed Acceptance, once returned by the City to the BOS Clerk's Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance / Infrastructure
CONTACT
Russ Fackrell
Facilities Division Manager