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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04092013 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/147 authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute right of way certifications required for state and federally funded road projects; and DIRECT the Principal Real Property Agent to forward a copy of the Resolution to the appropriate office of Caltrans, Countywide. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: In order to obtain state and federal aid assistance in connection with state and federally funded road projects, and for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to approve the projects for advertising, it is necessary that the County certify to Caltrans that the rights of way necessary for the proper execution of projects will be or have been acquired. Caltrans will accept right of way certifications signed by the Public Works Director if the Board of Supervisors adopts a Resolution authorizing him/her to sign the certifications. Copies of the Right of Way Certification forms currently required by Caltrans are attached APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 04/09/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Kevin Emigh (925) 313-2233 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: April 9, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: C. 1 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:April 9, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:ADOPT Resolution 2013/147 authorizing the Public Works Director,or designee, to execute Right of Way Certifications, Countywide. BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) to Resolution No. 2013/147, which accompanies this Board Order. The Caltrans forms provide for detailed information about the right of way and the project. They also require the County to certify that the right of way has been duly acquired and to defend and indemnify Caltrans if the right of way is not clear as certified. Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution to authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute right of way certifications in connection with County road projects funded by the state or federal government. The authorization given by the attached Resolution is valid for a two-year period, at which time the Public Works Department will have to seek further authorization. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Bidding and construction of federally funded public works projects with short funding deadlines will be subject to delay and potential loss of funds. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2013/147 EXHIBIT 13-A EXHIBIT 13-B