To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Storm Damage Repair to Briceland Thorne Road (F5A010) Post Miles 3.08 and 5.67
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Storm Damage Repair to Briceland Thorne Road (F5A010) Post Miles 3.08 and 5.67 project;
2. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15302 and 15269 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-mentioned project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Road Fund (1200), Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Storm Damage Funds
DISCUSSION:
On Feb. 21, 2019, the Governor of the State of California declared a disaster for Humboldt County due to severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides. Briceland Thorne Road (F5A010) Post Miles 3.08 and 5.67 in the Briceland area of southern Humboldt County, experienced roadway settlement and shoulder failure. Emergency temporary repairs were done at the time of the disaster to maintain essential traffic flows.
The 2019 Storm Damage project mentioned herein falls under Categorical Exemption Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302). This exemption applies to projects that are existing facilities and consist of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. Replacement or reconstruction of existing structures on the same site with the same purpose and capacity is appropriate for existing facilities maintained by the Public Works Departmen...
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