To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing the Humboldt County Department of Public Works to Accept Federal Funding Made Available through the California Department of Transportation for Replacement of the Hammond Trail Bridge over the Mad River
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Humboldt County Department of Public Works to accept federal funding made available through the California Department of Transportation for replacement of the Hammond Trail Bridge over the Mad River; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution to the Humboldt County Department of Public Works for submission to the California Department of Transportation.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Department of Transportation; Bicycles & Trailways Program (1710715)
DISCUSSION:
Humboldt County was awarded $5,000,000 through the Community Project Funded Congressional Directed Spending Program, with support from Congressman Jared Huffman and Senator Alex Padilla, to replace the Hammond Trail Bridge over the Mad River. This bridge provides a critical active transportation route between Arcata and McKinleyville and provides a gateway to the Hammond Coastal Trail between Mad River Beach and Clam Beach. The bridge is a former railroad bridge that was re-purposed for bicycle and pedestrian use in 1983. The steel components of the bridge have suffered rust and deterioration and must be replaced. The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will evaluate whether the existing piers can be retained with a new superstructure or whether a completely new structure will need to be constructed on a new, parallel alignment. The initial technical studies include preparing a Preliminary Foundation Report, Structure Type Selection Report, and Hydraulics Report....
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