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Home My WebLink About030518_ca08Department of Public Works O Consent Agenda Page 1 of 1 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Agenda Request To: Board of Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director/County Engineer Agenda Date: March 5, 2018 Subject: Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Application: Snow Creek Road Culvert Replacement MP 0.84 Statement of Issue: Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) is a competitive program supporting local transportation projects leading to federal lands. The program is managed by Western Federal Lands, a division of the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). To be considered, electronic applications must be submitted in cooperation with the adjacent federal land agency and signature endorsement of the lead entity official to Western Federal Lands by March 9, 2018. Jefferson County Public Works (JCPW) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have identified the culvert replacement at milepost 0.84 on Snow Creek Road as eligible for consideration through this program. This culvert, installed in deep fill in 1968, has reached the end of its useful life and continues to deteriorate. The upstream end frequently plugs with debris during storm events. The underneath side of the culvert is rusted through, and water is undermining the fill which has begun to progressively fail. Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's It Con's: Local funds available for road construction are prioritized in the 6 -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and have been shown to be limited. The Federal Lands Access Program is a viable funding source. This is a competitive program within a multi -state area. If this project is selected, the Western Federal Lands division of FHWA will manage the project and control the funds in a Match Agreement. As this project is eligible for toll credits issued by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), this project application has minimal cost for JCPW. The application is compatible with the County's strategic goal of seeking non - local sources of revenue. Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: If this project is selected, Western Federal Lands will design, construct, and manage the project which is estimated to cost $1,449,296.00. A 13.5% match is required which will be covered using WSDOT Toll Credits in the amount of $195,655.00. If this application is successful, the anticipated cost to JCPW is staff time for coordination with Western Federal Lands. Recommendation: Authorize the chair of the Board to approve and sign the FLAP application joint endorsement form. Return the signed original to JCPW for processing and submittal. Department Contact: Wendy A. Clark-Getzin, PE, Transportation Planner, 360-385-9162 Reviewed By: Philip Morley,oun y dministrator Date l/ 2018 Washington Federal Lands Access Program JOINT ENDORSEMENT - This project is supported and endorsed by (add agency endorsements as needed) Project Name Snow Creek Road Culvert Replacement MP 0.84 Federal Land Agency (ies) US Forest Service Federal Land Unit Manager's Name Reta LaFord Title Forest Supervisor, Olympic Signature Date at 3 r! C! Email Address rlaford@fs.fed.us Telephone 360-956-2402 Point of Contact Bill Shelmerdine Title Forest Engineer Email Address bshelmerdine@fs.fed.us Telephone 360-956-2282 State, County, Local, or Tribal Government Jefferson County Agency Official's Name David Sullivan Title Chair, Board of County Commissioners Signature Date March 5, 2018 Email Address dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us Telephone 360-385-9103 Point of Contact Carolyn Gallaway Title Deputy Clerk of the Board Email Address carolyn@co.jefferson.wa.us Telephone 360-385-9122 Handwritten signatures are required for BOTH the Federal Land Management Agency being accessed and the State, County, Local or Tribal Government. Proposals that do not have the appropriate signature will NOT be eligible for consideration. U) I OW CC � 'p ' 0 _I - - --- -LO ------------- ---- - - --?--- - d V +, O m N d I O C� @ O CD CD � xi O1000 d 4-A Q cN I v v � I I V I a I I O da m o p O� I Q N I i 0./ o ca � C o I DEREK KILMER 6TH DtSni1<'T, WASH&GTON COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE INTERIOR, ENVIROMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE February 26, 2018 Co li lgregg Of tf)e 011iteb 6tateg botse of J&epregentahbeg WasljMVIIII, MC 20515-4706 Brandye Hendrickson, Acting Administrator Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 OFFICES: 1520 LONcwoRTN OFFicE Buw m WASmnmN, DC 20515 (202) 225-5916 950 PACNX AVENUE SUITE 1230 TACOMA, WA 98402 (253) 272-3515 345 6- STREET SUITE 500 BRUAMTON, WA98337 (360) 373-9725 www.fthm.nousE.eov RE: Jefferson County Public Works Federal Lands Access Program proposal for Snow Creek Road Culvert Replacement Dear Administrator Hendrickson: I am pleased to write in support of Jefferson County's application to the Federal Highway Administration Federal Lands Access Program for the Snow Creek Road Culvert Replacement project. Jefferson County seeks to replace a 50 -year-old steel culvert that is failing and eroding the fill under Snow Creek Road, an important access point for recreation in the Olympic National Forest. Due to the age and deterioration of the existing culvert, washout of the culvert and road is a possibility. Culvert failure would block a primary access point to 20,000 acres of the Olympic National Forest and prohibit access to the Buckhorn Wilderness and two popular trails - Mt. Zion and Mt. Townsend. Seasonal recreation including mushroom harvest, snowmobiling, cross country skiing would be limited. Road washout could deposit mud and debris downstream into Lake Leland, causing damage to fish habitat, downstream property and compromising water quality. Snow Creek Road is a key route for the United States Forest Service (USFS) as the road becomes Forest Service Road #2850 at the Olympic National Forest boundary. USFS uses this route to haul forest board and expects to haul 30 million board feet a year, beginning in 2021. Additionally, Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) uses Snow Creek Road to access approximately 700 acres of Forest Board Lands in Jefferson County. Jefferson County's proposal is supported by a key contingency of local and federal stakeholders, including the DNR, WDFW, Pope Resources, Olympic Resource Management and Olympic National Park and Forest which understand maintaining public access to recreational destinations are critical to the economy of Jefferson County. I am pleased to support Jefferson County Public Works' request and urge full and fair consideration of their application to the Federal Lands Access Program for the Snow Creek Replacement project. Should you have any questions, please contact Mary Jane Robins in my Port Angeles office at (360) 797-3623 or MaryJane.Robins@mail.house.gov. Sincerely, 4 - Derek Kilmer Member of Congress MARIA CANTWELL WASHINGTON 'united Mates I cnate WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4705 February 23, 2018 Program Decision Committee c/o Neil Christensen Western Federal Lands Federal Highway Administration 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661 Dear Mr. Christensen, COMMITTEES: ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION FINANCE INDIAN AFFAIRS SMALL BUSINESS I am pleased to write in support of the Federal Lands Access Program application from Jefferson County, Washington for the Snow Creek Road Culvert Replacement project. Jefferson County seeks to replace a 50 year old steel culvert that is failing and eroding the fill under Snow Creek Road, an important access point for recreation in the Olympic National Forest. Due to the age and deterioration of the existing culvert, washout of the culvert and road is a threatening possibility. Culvert failure would cut off a primary access point to 20,000 acres of the Olympic National Forest and prohibit access to the Buckhorn Wilderness and two popular trails — Mt. Zion and Mt. Townsend trailheads — and limit seasonal recreation including mushroom harvest, snowmobiling, cross country skiing. Road washout could deposit mud and debris downstream into Lake Leland, causing damage to fish habitat, downstream property and compromising water quality. Snow Creek Road is a key route for the United States Forest Service (USFS) as the road becomes Forest Service Road #2850 at the Olympic National Forest boundary. USFS uses this route to haul forest board and expects to haul 30 million board feet a year, beginning in 2021. Additionally, Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) use Snow Creek Road to access approximately 700 acres of Forest Board Lands in Jefferson County. Jefferson County's proposal is supported by a key contingency of local and federal stakeholders, including the DNR, WDFW, Pope Resources, Olympic Resource Management and Olympic National Park and Forest which understand maintaining public access to recreational destinations are critical to the economy of Jefferson County. I am pleased to support Jefferson County Public Works' request to the Federal Lands Access Program. I appreciate your full and fair consideration of their application. Sincerely, Maria Cantwell United States Senator EVERETT RICHLAND SEATTLE SPOKANE TACOMA VANCOUVER 2930 WETMORE AVENUE 625 JAOWIN AVENUE JACKSON FEDERAL BUIL DING U.S. FEDERAL COURTHOUSE 950 PACIFIC AVENUE MARSHALL HOUSE SUITE 9B SUITE 204/204A 915 2ND AVENUE, SUITE 3206 WEST 920 RIVERSIDE, SUITE 697 SUITE 615 1313 OFFICERS ROW EVFRETT, WA 98201 RICHLAND, WA 99352 SEATTLE, WA 98174 1003 SPOKANE, WA 99201 TACOMA, WA 98402 FIRST FLOOR (425)303-0114 (509)946-8106 (2061220-6400 15091353-2507 (2531572-2281 VANCOUVER, WA 98661 FAX: (425) 303-8351 FAX: 1509) W-6937 TOLL FREE.1 888-648-7328 FAX 1509)353-2547 FAX: (2531572-5879 (;60)696-7838 FAX: (206)220-6404 FAX: (360)696--7844 Web: http://caritwell.sonate.gov PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WASHINGTON, DC 511 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4705 (202) 224 3441 FAY. (202) 228-0514