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Department of Transportation recommending the Board authorize said Department to proceed with ordering and payment of a title report to commence the acquisition process for the Wentworth Springs Road at Gerle Creek Bridge Project No. 77118, affecting a portion of APN 010-040-08, owned by Sierra Pacific Industries.
FUNDING: Off Highway Vehicle grant funds.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $550
Funding
Budgeted $550
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $550
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Funding for the Project will be provided by Highway Bridge Program funds with the local match from Off Highway Vehicle grant funds which have been included in the project's work program for FY10/11, identified as Project # 77118. There is no net cost to the County General Fund associated with this agenda item.
Background:
On April 23, 2009, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted a Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO) for the Rubicon Trail located in El Dorado County. On September 15, 2009, the Board approved a consultant contract with Sycamore Environmental Consultants, Inc. for a three-year term to assist the Department of Transportation (DOT) with environmental review services for the Rubicon Trail Area projects including the Gerle Creek Bridge crossing.
Reason for Recommendation:
The DOT is working to advance this grant funded project for the construction of a replacement bridge at the Gerle Creek crossing. The project is subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The preparation of a CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration and a NEPA Categorical Exemption is currently in progress, and should be completed in February, 2011.
The research of all potentially affected parcels, and the acquisition of a portion of the subject parcel, is necessary fr...
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