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Consider CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WHITSON ENGINEERS
TO CONDUCT A SURVEY oF THE Carmel River CHANNEL |
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Meeting
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September 19, 2016 |
Budgeted: |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt
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Program/ |
Erosion
Protection |
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General
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Line Item
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2-2-1-a |
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Prepared
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Larry
Hampson |
Cost
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$9,000 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: N/A |
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CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378. |
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SUMMARY: Staff proposes to amend an existing contract
with Whitson Engineers for survey work in the Carmel River channel downstream
of Rancho San Carlos Road Bridge.
Significant streambank erosion occurred during February 2017 storms that
produced high flows. Detailed ground
elevation data would be gathered in the area and a base map produced for use in
designing a restoration project.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager to amend an existing agreement with Whitson Engineers for survey work to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $9,000 to conduct a survey in the Carmel River channel.
DISCUSSION: The reach of the river downstream of Rancho San Carlos Road has been subject to instability and minor erosion for several years. High flows in February 2017 eroded the south bank and removed several large cottonwoods from a 400-foot long portion of the river in one of the last remaining mature riparian forest areas along the river. Future high flows could destabilize the area downstream, which would threaten homes on the north side of the river and Hacienda Carmel, a retirement community with about 300 units.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this project were included in the FY
2016-17 budget under “Protect Environmental Quality,” line item 2-2-1-A Work at
lower San Carlos Restoration Project, Account 35-03-789590, $50,000; however, $45,000
in funds were transferred from this item to 2-2-2 Carmel River Topographic Data
at the mid-year budget adjustment. Most
of the funds have been expended. Funds to cover for this project will come
from District reserves.
EXHIBIT
None
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