REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  January  23, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-13.

SUBJECT:

Olinda Road Widening Project – Right of Way

Supervisorial District No. :  2

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions regarding the “Olinda Road Widening Cycle 5 Project,” Contract No. 702977: (1) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign right-of-way contracts with: (a) PAC NF, LP for right-of-way (9.28 acres at $14,000); and (b) Fahm Chow Saechao and Nai Pou Saechao for right-of-way (0.32 acres at $3,500) plus a Federal Highway Administration signing incentive of $1,000; (2) accept two Easement Deeds conveying the right-of-way parcels; and (3) approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a utility agreement with PG&E in an amount not to exceed $21,108.75 to provide relocation of utilities.

SUMMARY

Final right-of-way acquisition is proposed to widen Olinda Road.

DISCUSSION

The County is preparing to construct paved shoulders along two miles of Olinda Road from Green Leaf Lane to Sammy Lane.  The project necessitated right-of-way acquisition from fourteen property owners.  Agreements have been reached with the last two owners.  Construction is anticipated this summer.  Local agencies may offer a bonus to property owners who sign in a timely manner. The incentives must be offered equally to all property owners and are reimbursable by Federal Highway Administration.  Thirteen property owners signed within the requisite sixty days of receiving the first written offer.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to acquire the right-of-way.  These acquisitions are necessary to construct the project.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

Caltrans oversees the project funding.  County Counsel has approved the contracts and utility agreement as to form.  Risk Management has reviewed and approved the contracts and utility agreement.  The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

The total project cost estimate is $1,500,000.  Federal funds will cover 90%.  Adequate funds have been included in the Adopted FY 2017/18 Roads budget.  There is no General Fund impact.