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a. Receive a Status Report on the 2016 Soberanes Fire and 2017 Winter Storm Repair Projects;
b. Receive a Status Report on the 2019 Winter Storms Repair Projects;
c. Receive a Status Report on the 2020 Fire Damage Repair Projects;
d. Receive a Status Report on the 2021 Winter Storms Repair Projects.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee:
a. Receive a Status Report on the 2016 Soberanes Fire and 2017 Winter Storm Repair Projects;
b. Receive a Status Report on the 2019 Winter Storms Repair Projects;
c. Receive a Status Report on the 2020 Fire Damage Repair Projects;
d. Receive a Status Report on the 2021 Winter Storms Repair Projects.
SUMMARY:
Monterey County experienced several natural disaster events in recent years causing significant damage to its roadway infrastructure. In fiscal year (FY) 2016-17, the 2016 Soberanes Fire and the 2017 Winter Storms caused approximately $59.5 million in damages to County roads, lands, and infrastructure. In FY 2018-19, more winter storm systems hit Monterey County, causing widespread damage, with cost estimates reaching $5.2 million. In FY 2020-21, the 2020 River Fire, 2020 Carmel Fire, 2020 Dolan Fire, and 2021 January winter storms resulted in approximately $7.9 million in damages.
To date, the County has completed 84 repair projects (totaling $37.6 million) and received reimbursements from federal and state entities totaling $19.7 million for the 2017, 2019, and 2021 Winter Storms and 2020 Fires. Repair projects are in various stages and grouped together for discussion: 2016 Soberanes Fire & 2017 Winter Storm Repair Projects; 2019 Winter Storm Repair Projects; 2020 Fire Damage Repair Projects; and 2021 Winter Storm Repair Projects.
DISCUSSION:
2016 SOBERANES FIRE & 2017 WINTER STORM PROJECTS
As a result of the 2016 Soberanes Fire and 2017 Winter Storms, Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department (PWFP) submitted 120 project worksheets to the Federal Emer...
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