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Department of Transportation recommends that the Planning Commission:
1) Approve the Finding of Consistency of the 2019 Annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with the General Plan (Attachment B).
2) Approve the Finding of Consistency of eight additional projects to be included in the Annual CIP:
a) Henningsen Lotus Park Streambank Restoration (CIP# 99454)
b) Latrobe Railroad Track Washout Repairs (CIP# 99455)
c) Ponderosa Road (Class 2 and Sidewalk) (CIP# 97018)
d) Pony Express (Class 2 and Sidewalk) (CIP# 97019)
e) Road Safety Improvement Various Location (CIP# 72195)
f) US 50 / EB Bass Lake Rd - Signalization (CIP# 73367)
g) Guardrail Upgrades - Tahoe (CIP# 72198)
h) Airport Beacon (Replacement) at the Placerville Airport (Design & Construct) (CIP #93134) (cont. 8/8/19, Item #3)
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BACKGROUND
On April 22, 2019, the Board authorized additions and changes to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (Legistar Item No. 19-0522) for 2019. The Board has chosen to approve the final 2019 CIP in September during the budget addenda, so the year-end prior actual costs can be included.
A CIP is a planning document that identifies capital improvement projects (e.g., roads, bridges, etc.) a local government or public agency intends to build over a certain time horizon (usually between 5 and 20 years). CIPs typically provide key information for each project, including a general scope, schedule (includes planning, design, and construction), cost and revenue sources. The County’s CIP provides a means for the Board to define capital improvement project and funding priorities over a 20-Year horizon.
In order to maintain the integrity of its roadway network, the County is required to develop and maintain a 10- and 20-Year CIP pursuant to General Plan Policy TC-Xb and Implementation Measure TC-A.
Attachment A provides a detailed discussion on the Findings of Consistency of the 2019 Annual CIP Update with the General Plan. Staff is requesting the Planning Comm...
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