To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Michelle Bushnell
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:title
Resolution, and Letter of Support, Supporting the Renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in Memory of Thomas Dale Sarver end
RECOMMENDATION(S):Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution supporting the renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in memory of Thomas Dale Sarver; and
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the attached letter of support regarding the renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in Memory of Thomas Dale Sarver.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
An effort is underway to rename the Ohman Creek Bridge, located on State Route 254 at Mile Marker 0.88, Bridge No. 04-007, in memory of Thomas Dale Sarver, who passed away on January 4, 2021, at the age of sixty-three (63). Mr. Sarver was a skilled ironworker and long-time member of Iron Workers Local 377, where he maintained membership from 1989 until his passing.
During his more than thirty (30) year career, Mr. Sarver worked on numerous local construction projects, including, without limitation, the new Ohman Creek Bridge, which was one of his final projects and a job he particularly enjoyed.
In addition to his professional contributions, Mr. Sarver was deeply involved in the Southern Humboldt community. Mr. Sarver volunteered and coached youth sports, including Southern Humboldt Little League and soccer, and contributed significant time to the construction and maintenance of local athletic facilities. Mr. Sarver also volunteered with the South Fork High School Boosters Club and worked on other community projects, including the Eureka Waterfront Trail and the Humboldt Bay nuclear facility decommissioning.
Mr. Sarver’s family has requested that the Ohman Creek Bridge be renamed in his memory as a lasting tribute to a man who helped build the bridge itself and devoted much of his life to supporting his family and community. The request is further supported by Iron Workers Local 377, which recognized Mr. Sarver as a valued member who proudly maintained his membership for more than three decades.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with supporting the renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in memory of Thomas Dale Sarver. As a result, the recommended actions will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STAFFING IMPACT:
The recommended actions will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Department of Transportation
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Supporting the Renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in Memory of Thomas Dale Sarver
2. Letter of Support Regarding the Renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in Memory of Thomas Dale Sarver
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: None
File No.: None