However, in late November STIP project Manager, Scott Maas, had asked for an extension to the agreement that would be until March 31, 2007 “…to accommodate the approval by the California Transportation Commission.” Sutter Creek recently reviewed this same request and accepted it.

The Peterson Memo also states that, “The original agreement indicates that Cal Trans will re-survey landslide and slope stability benchmarks prior to relinquishment for any indications of movement or slides in the area…” To facilitate the review the Amador Co. Public Works Dept. has requested an engineering firm to compare the costs and roadway segments identified in the agreements so the Public Works Dept. is able to advise the Board of the “reasonableness” of the $960,000 payment. The Board will be reviewing the extension request today, as well as considering if they would like to include mitigation for other local roads that have been impacted by the construction of the Hwy. 49 Bypass.