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Department of Transportation recommending the Board make a motion for possible reconsideration of the Board of Supervisor’s June 29, 2010 actions: (i) to certify the Environmental Impact Report on the Saratoga Way Extension Project dated May 2010, (ii) to adopt the Findings of Fact Related to the Certification of the Environmental Impact Report, (iii) to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Plan, and (iv) to approve of the Project. (Est. Time: 10 Min.)
FUNDING: Transportation Impact Mitigation Fees.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
There is no Fiscal Impact or Change to Net County Cost associated with potential reconsideration of the Saratoga Way Extension Project (Project) and certification of the Environmental Impact Report.
Background:
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has been engaged in a review of the current budget and the significant drop of revenues in El Dorado Hills Zone 8 TIM Fee. While these revenue projections will be discussed at length in the DOT Budget Presentation to the Board in August, 2010, DOT has in the interim reviewed its immediate funding needs and project priorities, including for the two SLPP projects for which the County has been awarded partial grant funding. At this time, DOT has determined there is not adequate funding to advance the Project into the next steps of Project delivery inclusive of design and right of way phases. As a result, DOT is focusing on the projects that can be delivered in the more immediate future and desires to delay advancing this Project until adequate funds are accumulated to pay for design, right-of-way and construction.
At such time in the future when adequate funding exists and DOT moves forward with certification of the environmental documents and approval of the Project, staff will re-present the Project and provide clarification on concerns presented at the June 29, 2010 hearing.
Therefore, DOT is recommending the Board of Supervisors move to reconsider the actions ...
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