To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Mutual Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service - Redwood National Park and the California Department of Parks and Recreation Regarding Maintenance of Davison Road (County Road No. 4R400), Hiltons Road (County Road No. 4Q050), Redpark Road (County Road No. 4S100) and Bald Hills Road (County Road No. F4R300)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached mutual agreement with the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service - Redwood National Park and the California Department of Parks and Recreation regarding maintenance of Davison Road (County Road No. 4R400), Hiltons Road (County Road No. 4Q050), Redpark Road (County Road No. 4S100) and Bald Hills Road (County Road No. F4R300) for the period of August 25, 2020, through August 24, 2030;
2. Authorize the Humboldt County Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached mutual agreement with the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service - Redwood National Park and the California Department of Parks and Recreation, after review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return two (2) fully executed original copies of the attached mutual agreement with the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service - Redwood National Park and the California Department of Parks and Recreation to the Humboldt County Department of Public Works - Land Use Division for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Roads (1200)
DISCUSSION:
The county has historically entered into mutual agreements with the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service - Redwood National Park (“NPS”) and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (“CDPR”) for the maintenance of certain county roads that serve Redwood National and State Parks (“RSPN”). The July 22, 2014, mutual agreement with NPS and CDPR regarding maintenance of Davison Road (County Road No. 4R400), Hiltons Road (County Road No. 4Q050) and Redpark Road (County Road No. 4S100) expired on July 22, 2019. As a result, execution of a new mutual agreement with NPS and CDPR is necessary at this time.
The attached mutual agreement with NPS and CDPR includes maintenance of Bald Hills Road (County Road No. F4R300), in addition to Davison Road (County Road No. 4R400), Hiltons Road (County Road No. 4Q050) and Redpark Road (County Road No. 4S100) for the period of August 25, 2020, through August 24, 2030. The attached mutual agreement will allow NPS and CDPR to assist in maintaining the above-referenced roads in conjunction with the Humboldt County Department of Public Works which will be responsible for contributing three hundred seventy-five (375) cubic yards of crushed rock, on an annual basis, and seeking additional funding to improve the roads.
Accordingly, the Department of Public Works recommends that the Board approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached mutual agreement with NPS and CDPR regarding maintenance of Davison Road (County Road No. 4R400), Hiltons Road (County Road No. 4Q050), Redpark Road (County Road No. 4S100) and Bald Hills Road (County Road No. F4R300) for the period of August 25, 2020, through August 24, 2030. It is also recommended that the Board authorize the Humboldt County Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached mutual agreement with NPS and CDPR, after review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in the maintenance of the above-referenced roads.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Department of Public Works has crushed rock stockpiled in the area. No new costs are projected. As a result, approval of the attached mutual agreement with NPS and CDPR will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by providing for and maintaining infrastructure.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the attached mutual agreement with NPS and CDPR regarding the maintenance of Davison Road (County Road No. 4R400), Hiltons Road (County Road No. 4Q050), Redpark Road (County Road No. 4S100) and Bald Hills Road (County Road No. F4R300). However, this alternative is not recommended since it would result in a reduction in maintenance on the subject roads. The County of Humboldt does not have the additional resources to perform the work provided by NPS and CDPR.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Mutual Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service - Redwood National Park and the California Department of Parks and Recreation Regarding Maintenance of Davison Road (County Road No. 4R400), Hiltons Road (County Road No. 4Q050), Redpark Road (County Road No. 4S100) and Bald Hills Road (County Road No. F4R300) (three (3) copies)
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-18
Meeting of: July 22, 2014
File No.: N/A