| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD MEETING DATE: April 10, 2018
CATEGORY: Consent - Public Works-17.
SUBJECT:
Cassel-Fall River Road at Pit River Bridge – Programmatic Agreement |
| | | | | | | | Supervisorial District No. : 3
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Pat Minturn, Public Works Director
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Programmatic Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) with no compensation for the Cassel-Fall River Road at Pit River Bridge Replacement Project (the Project) effective upon the date of signing by Caltrans and the SHPO, for a period of five years, or upon completion of the Project, whichever comes first. |
| | | | | | | | SUMMARY
A Programmatic Agreement (PA) is proposed to protect cultural resources within project limits. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
The Cassel-Fall River Road at Pit River Bridge is in Fall River Mills. The existing five-span concrete structure was constructed in 1922. The bridge is being replaced through the federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP). Environmental clearances are required. Archaeological studies have been prepared. Consultations have occurred between the County, Caltrans, Pacific Gas and Electric, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the Pit River Nation/Ajumawi Band. Significant archaeological and historical resources have been identified. The PA establishes the stipulations to protect these resources during construction. |
| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The Board may decline to enter into the PA. The project would be delayed pending resolution. |
| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Caltrans oversees the project funding. County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form. Risk Management has reviewed and approved the agreement. The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCING
The total project cost estimate is $7,800,000. Federal funds will cover 88.53%. Adequate funds are included in the 2017/18 Road Fund budget. There is no General Fund impact. |
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