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Department of Transportation recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the Chair to sign the Temporary Construction Easement Acquisition Agreement and the Certificate of Acceptance for the related documents from Lindsay and Carol Gong-Newell, Trustees of the Newell Family Trust Dated February 26, 2006, for Assessor's Parcel Number 035-133-09; and
2) Authorize the Director of Transportation or his designee to execute the escrow instructions and any other related escrow documents pertaining to the transaction, including the payment of title and escrow fees, for the Christmas Valley Phase 2C Erosion Control Project (JN 95190).
FUNDING: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Mitigation Funds and California Tahoe Conservancy Grant Funds.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$2,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$2,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$2,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Acquisition costs are $600 with title and escrow fees estimated at $1,400 for a total estimated cost of $2,000. Funding for the acquisition process will be provided by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Mitigation Funds and California Tahoe Conservancy Grant Funds.
Background:
The Department of Transportation (Department) is working to advance the Christmas Valley Phase 2C Erosion Control Project (Project), which is included in the Department's Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program. The Project will provide drainage improvements to enhance water quality and soil conservation by reducing erosion and sediment flow originating in the Project area in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Project is located in the Christmas Valley area, more specifically the streets of Santa Claus Drive, Saint Nick Way, the southern most end of Blitzen Road, and Elf Lane, including Christmas Valley Unit Nos. 1 and 2.
Reason for Recommendation:
Negotiations have concluded with the property owners, Lindsay and Carol Gong-Newell, Trustees of the Newell Family Trust Dated 2/26/2006, and a settlement has been reached that is representative of the appraised value of the land rights necessary for construction of the Project.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. The Board Clerk will obtain the Chair's signature on the Temporary Construction Easement Acquisition Agreement and the Certificate of Acceptance.
2. The Board Clerk will return all executed documents to the Department for final processing.
Contact:
Robert S. Slater, P.E.
Assistant Director of Transportation
Concurrences: County Counsel