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a. Receive a status update on Elkhorn Tide Gate Repairs; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations in the amount of $142,071 in the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget for the Capital Project Fund 402-3000-8468-RMA014, where the financing source is uncommitted fund balance 402-3101, to fund Phase II of the Elkhorn Tide Gate Repair.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a status update on Elkhorn Tide Gate Repairs; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations in the amount of $142,071 in the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget for the Capital Project Fund 402-3000-8468-RMA014, where the financing source is uncommitted fund balance 402-3101, to fund Phase II of the Elkhorn Tide Gate Repair.
SUMMARY:
On December 12, 2017, the Board of Supervisors (the "Board") approved the installation of a temporary plug to culvert No. 3, which had a missing tide gate, and the inspection of all remaining six tide gates (Phase I) at an estimated cost of $25,000. In early spring 2018, Phase II was added to fabricate and install the missing tide gate at culvert No. 3, as well as to replace a tide gate at culvert No. 1, which was failing. Staff recommended that fabrication and installation of both tide gates be undertaken simultaneously to maximize efficiencies and minimize costs. Project costs to complete Phase I and Phase II scopes of work were estimated to be $175,932. On April 3, 2018. the Board approved funding for both Phases.
To date, crews have completed activities under Phase I and are scheduled to begin work for Phase II in late October 2018. A cost proposal for repair work to the remaining five culverts and tide gates (Phase III) has been prepared and is attached to this report.
DISCUSSION:
In mid-2017, the County of Monterey was asked to address an issue with a missing tide gate located on the end of culvert No. 3, located under Elkhorn Road. The tide gate, one of seven gates that helps...
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