TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Graham S. Wadsworth, P.E., Engineering Supervisor
SUBJECT: Approvals related to a Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Napa Valley Vine Trail between St. Helena and Calistoga
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Public Works requests adoption of a Resolution approving and authorizing the Chair to execute a maintenance agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the portion of the Napa Valley Vine Trail between St. Helena and Calistoga (RDS 21-26).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 20, 2020, the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) and Caltrans executed a Cooperative Agreement to design and construct the Napa Valley Vine Trail (NVVT) between St. Helena and Calistoga. The construction contractor will construct portions of the NVVT in the Caltrans right-of-way and Caltrans requires an agreement for the County of Napa to maintain the bicycle and pedestrian multi-use path.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Consistent with Strategic Action 2(B) of the Napa County Strategic Plan, approval of the form agreement will support the NVVT and better protect the safety of future trail users.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
The County will be obligated to operate and maintain a future trail, at an additional cost estimated to be $12,000/mile/year for which the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition (NVVTC) has committed to paying half. The Board has already committed $693,000 towards construction of the Calistoga to St. Helena segment.
Consequences if not approved:
Vegetation would block the NVVT, the pavement would deteriorate and the pedestrian beacons would not operate.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Vibrant and Sustainable Environment
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