REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  February  27, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-18.

SUBJECT:

Skylark Lane EFER PRD – Consolidation

Supervisorial District No. :  3

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 Skylark Lane Emergency Fire Escape Road (EFER) Permanent Road Division (PRD) and the Skylark Lane EFER No. 4 PRD: (1) Adopt a resolution consolidating Skylark Lane EFER PRD and Skylark Lane EFER No. 4 PRD into the Skylark Lane EFER PRD; (2) receive the maintenance cost estimate; and (3) receive the County Surveyor’s report on the boundary description (in the form of a map).

SUMMARY

Staff proposed to consolidate two existing PRDs and limit their scope of maintenance.

DISCUSSION

The Skylark Lane Emergency Fire Escape Road (EFER) extends from Skylark Lane to Maynard Road in the Palo Cedro area.  It was constructed in 2013 in conjunction with a subdivision.  A Permanent Road Division (PRD) was formed to maintain it at an annual cost of $1050 per parcel.  Two subsequent subdivisions relied upon the same EFER and contributed to its maintenance through separate PRD’s.  A year ago, these three PRDs were consolidated into a single PRD with an annual parcel charge of $515.  A recent subdivision paved a portion of the EFER for regular access and formed another PRD to contribute to maintenance of the remaining EFER. Staff proposes to consolidate both PRDs into the Skylark Lane EFER PRD to maintain the remaining unpaved portion of the EFER with an annual parcel charge of $200 (see table below).

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to proceed with the consolidation. The higher parcel charges would remain in effect.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the resolution as to form. The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

Maintenance is funded through annual parcel charges. There is no General Fund impact.