To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Ocean Protection Council for the Natural Shoreline Infrastructure Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the Ocean Protection Council for the Natural Shoreline Infrastructure Project; and
2. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached first amendment to the consultant services agreement with GHD, Inc. regarding the provision of planning, engineering and environmental services to assist with preparation of the sea level rise adaptation plan for Humboldt Bay transportation infrastructure.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Department of Transportation Adaptation Planning Grant; City of Eureka; Humboldt County Association of Governments; Road Fund (1200); National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; Ocean Protection Council
DISCUSSION:
On February 5, 2019 (Item C-27), the Board of Supervisors approved a consultant services agreement with GHD, Inc. regarding the provision of planning, engineering and environmental services to assist with preparation of a sea level rise adaptation plan for transportation infrastructure in the Eureka Slough portion of Humboldt Bay ("Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Project"). The Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Project was initiated with grant funds from the California Department of Transportation and cost-share provided by the City of Eureka, the Humboldt County Association of Governments and the County of Humboldt. Completion of the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Project is currently anticipated to occur in December 2020. Further information regarding the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Project is available online at https://humboldtgov.org/2487/Sea-Level-Rise.
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