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Status update on January 2023 Winter Storm Repairs by Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Capital Improvement Committee receive a status report on the January 2023 Winter Storm Repair projects by PWFP.
SUMMARY:
Beginning around December 27, 2022, Monterey County experienced an extended series of "atmospheric river" winter storm events and significant sustained storms which lasted until mid-January 2023, with marginal respite in-between storm events. Moreover, the Pajaro River reached near record high water levels, causing concern for its levees and the unincorporated community of Pajaro, as well as its floodwater curtailing access to Murphy Road. In addition, the Salinas River attained high river water levels that inundated lands adjacent to the river, damaging private properties and County infrastructure nearby with floodwaters and scouring action. The significant rainfall, wind, and flooding associated with this extended series of storms caused approximately $16.7 million in damage to County roads, bridges, parks, drainage, and related infrastructure (as of this report). This report provides an initial update to the Capital Improvement Committee (CIC) on the status of recovery and repair efforts. Damages continue to be discovered at this juncture and will be added into the accounting by PWFP. Future updates will be incorporated into the standing report on prior storm and fire damage events which is provided to the CIC and Budget Committee (BC) on a regular basis.
DISCUSSION:
Generally, storm damage consisted of eroded roadway slopes (i.e. slides and slip outs), sinkholes and collapsed drainage culverts, potholes and pavement damage from floodwaters, undermined roadways, sediment and debris deposited onto roadways, downed trees, and drainage ditches, culverts and basins that become overwhelmed with sediment from mudslides and debris flows. The County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated du...
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