File #: 11-0799    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 7/11/2011 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 9/13/2011 Final action: 9/13/2011
Title: Department of Transportation recommending the Board: 1) Authorize the Chair to sign the Easement Acquisition Agreement for Public Purposes and Certificates of Acceptance for the related documents from Sierra Pacific Industries, a California Corporation, for Assessor's Parcel Number 010-040-08; 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 Wentworth Springs Road at Gerle Creek - Bridge Replacement Project (JN 77118). FUNDING: Highway Bridge Program Grant Funds with a match from the El Dorado-Sacramento Municipal Utility District Cooperation Agreement Fund (Index 8803311).
Attachments: 1. A - Approved CRS, 2. B - Easement Acquisition Agreement, 3. C - Vicinity Map
Title
Department of Transportation recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the Chair to sign the Easement Acquisition Agreement for Public Purposes and Certificates of Acceptance for the related documents from Sierra Pacific Industries, a California Corporation, for Assessor's Parcel Number 010-040-08; 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 Wentworth Springs Road at Gerle Creek - Bridge Replacement Project (JN 77118).

FUNDING: Highway Bridge Program Grant Funds with a match from the El Dorado-Sacramento Municipal Utility District Cooperation Agreement Fund (Index 8803311).
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $4,500

Funding
Budgeted $4,500
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $4,500
Change To Net County Cost $0

Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Acquisition costs are $3,000 with title and escrow fees estimated at $1,500 for a total estimated cost of $4,500. Funding for the acquisition process will be provided by Highway Bridge Program Grant Funds with a match from the El Dorado-Sacramento Municipal Utility District Cooperation Agreement Fund (Index 8803311).

Background:
The Department of Transportation (Department) has been working to advance the Wentworth Springs Road at Gerle Creek - Bridge Replacement Project (Project), which will provide a low water crossing over Gerle Creek on Wentworth Springs Road to be utilized by motor vehicles on the Rubicon Trail near Airport Flat Campground. On April 30, 2009, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a Cleanup and Abatement Order for the Rubicon Trail, which includes this Project. On October 26, 2010, the Board authorized the Department to proceed with the acquisition process for the land rights necessary ...

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