HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-121Resolution No. 20-121
WHEREAS, The North Complex Fire entered into Butte County on September 8, 2020, and subsequently burned
thousands of acres of timber, along with hundreds of residential structures and outbuildings; and
WHEREAS, Oro Quincy Highway suffered serious damage, including scorched pavement, burned guard rail and
posts, burned street signs, and burned trees; and
WHEREAS, Oro Quincy Highway is the only County Maintained Roadway in the North Complex burn area that is
considered "On -System", and is eligible for funding under the Federal Highways Administration Emergency Relief funding
(ER) program; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the burned guard rail is a critical life safety issue, as missing guardrail can allow
motorists to inadvertently run off the road, risking injury; and
WHEREAS, the safety of the roadways within the burn scar will be greatly improved by prompt repair and
replacement of all missing guardrail assets; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors Proclaimed the Existence of a Local Emergency on September 15, 2020 due
to the North Complex Fire; and
WHEREAS, by waiving the public bid requirements, the roadway will be repaired faster, improving the safety for
motorists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby acknowledges the
existence of a Local Emergency and agree to waive the normal bid requirements to expedite these critical roadway repairs.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 23 rd day of September, 2020, by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Lucero, Ritter, and Chair Lambert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Teeter
ABSTAIN: None
Steve Lambair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Shari McCracken, Chief Administrative Officer
and! Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By:
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