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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, P.E., Public Works Director/County Engineer
Agenda Date: June 6, 2016
Subject: Briefing - Undie Road Emergency Road Relocation Project
Statement of Issue: The County Engineer and Engineering Services Manager will brief the
Board on the status of the Undie Road Emergency Road Relocation project. Project plans,
schedule, and the updated estimate will be provided and discussed. A financing plan will be
discussed.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's Et Con's: Slide activity has severely damaged the roadway at
Undie Road MP 1.1 threatening to cut off access for residents. Engineers, geologists and
geomorphologists have been consulted and agree that the likelihood of arresting the slide is
low and would come at very high costs with uncertain outcomes. Public Works has been
aggressively pursuing an alternate route that entails using 1.3 miles of existing DNR road and
0.9 miles of new construction on steep terrain. This is a complicated project that involves
right of way acquisition from the DNR and a private property owner, permits, and challenging
construction. This type of project would typically require several years to implement.
Recognizing the emergency nature of this project Public Works, Department of Community
Development, the DNR, and several consultants working for the County are doing everything
in their power to make this project happen this year. Current indications are that project
bidding could occur in mid-June and that permits and right of way could come together
allowing for an early August start date.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: $1,150,000. Current proposal is to finance through a
combination of the Road Fund, PILT, and internal borrowing.
Recommendation: Authorize funding package and borrowing plan and direct Public Works to
proceed with finalizing bid documents in preparation for calling for bids in mid-June.
Department Contact: Monte Reinders, P.E., Project Manager, 385-9160
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