To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:title
License Agreement with EarthScope Consortium Regarding the Continued Operation and Maintenance of a Global Position System Station Located at the Table Bluff Landfill for the Period of Sept. 15, 2026, through Sept. 14, 2036end
RECOMMENDATION(S):Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium regarding the continued operation and maintenance of the Global Position System Station located at the Table Bluff Landfill for the period of Sept. 15, 2026, through Sept. 14, 2036; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium, after review and approval by the County Administrative Office, County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed electronic copy of the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium to the Department of Public Works - Real Property for further processing.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt owns and operates the Table Bluff Landfill located in Loleta, California. In 2004, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works - Real Property, entered into a license agreement with EarthScope Consortium, formally known as INAVCO, Inc., which authorized the installation and operation of a Global Positioning System station at the Table Bluff Landfill. The previous license agreement with INAVCO, Inc. expired in 2017.
The Global Positioning System station located at the Table Bluff Landfill is part of a regional geodetic monitoring network that measures subtle ground movements association with tectonic activity. The data collected helps monitor ground shifts that occur before, during and after earthquakes.
The operation and maintenance of the Global Position System station located at the Table Bluff Landfill does not interfere with County operations and provides public benefit by supporting ongoing scientific research and earthquake monitoring. The attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium will allow for the continued operation and maintenance of the Global Positioning System station located at the Table Bluff Landfill for the period of Sept. 15, 2026, through Sept. 14, 2036.
Accordingly, staff recommends that the Board approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium regarding the continued operation and maintenance of the Global Position System station located at the Table Bluff Landfill for the period of Sept. 15, 2026, through Sept. 14, 2036. It is also recommended that the Board authorize the Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium, after review and approval by the County Administrative Office, County Counsel and Risk Management, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in the operation and maintenance of the Global Position System station located at the Table Bluff Landfill.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Solid Waste Fund (3691-438)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with the continued operation and maintenance of the Global Position System station located at the Table Bluff Landfill.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Approval of the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the attached license agreement with EarthScope Consortium regarding the continued operation and maintenance of the Global Position System station located at the Table Bluff Landfill. However, this alternative is not recommended as the continued operation and maintenance of the Global Position System station located at the Table Bluff Landfill does not interfere with county operations and provides public benefit by supporting ongoing scientific research and earthquake monitoring.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. License Agreement with EarthScope Consortium Regarding the Continued Operation and Maintenance of the Global Position System Station Located at the Table Bluff Landfill
2. License Agreement INAVCO, Inc. Dated August 15, 2004, Regarding the Operation and Maintenance of the Global Position System Station Located at the Table Bluff Landfill
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: None
File No.: None