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a. Approve submittal of a grant application under the United States Department of Defense Office, Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant program, to request funding in the amount of $14 million for the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project;
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks, or designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds; and
c. Direct PWFP to return to the Board for approval prior to acceptance of grant award.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve submittal of a grant application under the United States Department of Defense Office, Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant program, to request funding in the amount of $14 million for the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project;
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks, or designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds; and
c. Direct PWFP to return to the Board for approval prior to acceptance of grant award.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Jolon Road is a rural, narrow, two-lane road constructed in 1940s with little to no shoulders, spanning a length of approximately 39 miles and connecting to U.S. Highway 101 in King City and Bradley. Running parallel to U.S. Highway 101, Jolon Road is the only corridor that serves U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett, local residents, agricultural businesses, and two recreational lakes. After many years in use, the road has geometric deficiencies, poor pavement conditions, and is in need of repair. As growth in the area continues and traffic volumes increase, the pavement will continue to deteriorate. The Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) has identified the rehabilitation of Jolon Road as a priority project for many years. The road is in need of rehabilitation to improve safety, aesthetics and function and proposed improvements ...
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