REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  August  14, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-6.

SUBJECT:

West Central Landfill Erosion Control Hydroseeding – Permission to Advertise

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 “West Central Landfill Erosion Control Hydroseeding” Contract No. 207519: (1) Find the project categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1-Existing Facilities; (2) approve plans and specifications and direct the Public Works Director to advertise for bids; and (3) authorize opening of bids on or after September 6, 2018, at 11 a.m.

SUMMARY

Hydroseeding is proposed to control erosion at West Central Landfill.

DISCUSSION

Landfill operations may disturb soils and lead to erosion.  Working areas are routinely treated to re-establish vegetation. Some treated areas have struggled to re-vegetate. The proposed project would go back over previously treated areas to enhance regrowth.  Plans and specifications for this work are complete and funding is in place. It is recommended that the Board initiate the bidding process.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to advertise for bids at this time. Existing treatments have been partially effective.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the contract documents as to form. Risk Management has reviewed and approved the contract documents. The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $120,000. All landfill activities are fee-supported. Adequate funds have been included in the Adopted FY 2018/19 Solid Waste budget. There is no General Fund impact.