To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Michelle Bushnell
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Letter of Support for the City of Fortuna’s Grant Application to Caltrans Reconnecting Communities Highways to Boulevards (RC-H2B) (Supervisor Michelle Bushnell)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support.
2. Email and mail the letter to Caltrans District 1 as seen on the letter.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors is sending a letter of support to Caltrans District 1 on behalf of the City of Fortuna for their grant application to the Caltrans Reconnecting Communities Highways to Boulevards (RC-H2B). The City of Fortuna is proposing that the grant support the Kenmar Road Interchange Modernization project which embodies the improvements to the US 101 interchanges at Kenmar Road. This project will provide connectivity from the city zone to the Eel River, improve safety for bikers and pedestrians, and reduce traffic congestion at the location.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to sending a letter of support.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Framework.
Core Roles: Provide for and maintain infrastructure
New Initiatives: Provide community-appropriate levels of service
Strategic Plan: 2.1 - Improve transportation network to be properly-maintained, multi-model and energy efficient (e.g. roads, trails, public transportation and commercial airline)
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Letter of Support to Caltrans District 1
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A