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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;
e. Receive a Status Report on the 2022/2023 Winter Storms Repair Projects; and
f. Consider retroactively adding the 2022/2023 Winter Storm Repair Projects to the FY 2022-23 Annual Work Program for Road Fund.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Capital Improvement 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;
e. Receive a Status Report on the 2022/2023 Winter Storms Repair Projects; and
f. Consider retroactively adding the 2022/2023 Winter Storm Repair Projects to the FY 2022-23 Annual Work Program for Road Fund.
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 $61.8 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 87 repair projects (totaling $33.2 million) and received reimbursements from federal and state entities totaling $18.9 million for the 2017, 2019 and 2021 Winter Storms. Repair projects are in various stages and are grouped together for discussion...
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