Amador County – The Amador County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to seek reauthorization of federal funding for work on the Highway 104, Prospect Drive and Bowers Drive intersection. The board voted 5-0 to work with the county’s federal government relations specialist, David French of ENS Resources, on efforts to secure federal funding for regional transportation projects in Amador County. ACTC Executive Director Charles Field said supervisors would join a Sutter Creek City Council resolution supporting the project on Sutter Hill. To qualify for funding, the “project must be funded itself 80 percent” and be ready to commence work. There is an 80 percent local match in funds required by “the new 5-year Federal transportation funding authorization package,” for which Congressman Dan Lungren is accepting nominations. Field said the Sutter Hill project is expected to complete its design, National EPA environmental clearance, and acquire all rights-of-way using Regional Traffic Mitigation Fees by June or July. It also has a $730,000 dollar commitment in additional (mitigation funding) that should become available for the project in the next 5 years.” He said the project is timely because with its completion, the county “will get access to that intersection, where Walgreens is about to start” work. Supervisors asked about right-of-way acquisition costs. Field said “we own it already, except for a sliver from Ed Swift on Bowers Drive.” Field said ACTC has spoken with Swift, “he is a willing seller, and it’s manageable. (Swift) has offered a dedication free to the city of Sutter Creek, but we are not counting on that.” Supervisor Louis Boitano said a discussed new intersection would help with “internal circulation” in the area, and Supervisor Brian Oneto said “it would probably be prettier than it is there now.” Boitano said it would also be “greener because you don’t have to go as far to get your commodities.” Field still must approach other councils in the county for approval on the project. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 17 April 2009 00:34
Amador Supervisors
Amador County – The Amador County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to seek reauthorization of federal funding for work on the Highway 104, Prospect Drive and Bowers Drive intersection. The board voted 5-0 to work with the county’s federal government relations specialist, David French of ENS Resources, on efforts to secure federal funding for regional transportation projects in Amador County. ACTC Executive Director Charles Field said supervisors would join a Sutter Creek City Council resolution supporting the project on Sutter Hill. To qualify for funding, the “project must be funded itself 80 percent” and be ready to commence work. There is an 80 percent local match in funds required by “the new 5-year Federal transportation funding authorization package,” for which Congressman Dan Lungren is accepting nominations. Field said the Sutter Hill project is expected to complete its design, National EPA environmental clearance, and acquire all rights-of-way using Regional Traffic Mitigation Fees by June or July. It also has a $730,000 dollar commitment in additional (mitigation funding) that should become available for the project in the next 5 years.” He said the project is timely because with its completion, the county “will get access to that intersection, where Walgreens is about to start” work. Supervisors asked about right-of-way acquisition costs. Field said “we own it already, except for a sliver from Ed Swift on Bowers Drive.” Field said ACTC has spoken with Swift, “he is a willing seller, and it’s manageable. (Swift) has offered a dedication free to the city of Sutter Creek, but we are not counting on that.” Supervisor Louis Boitano said a discussed new intersection would help with “internal circulation” in the area, and Supervisor Brian Oneto said “it would probably be prettier than it is there now.” Boitano said it would also be “greener because you don’t have to go as far to get your commodities.” Field still must approach other councils in the county for approval on the project. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
