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The project has run into federal resource agency concerns over loss of trees associated <br />with current project design. The agencies are insisting on an additional two acres of tree <br />planting for appropriate project mitigation. The project does not have two acres to offer <br />the resource agencies. FHWA is currently steepening realignment slopes attempting to <br />minimize tree loss. Two options exist for the project moving forward: <br />1. Submit the project and demand a "jeopardy" decision from US Fish and Wildlife <br />in Washington DC. <br />2. Work with WADNR to establish sufficient project area supporting additional tree <br />planting. In the words of a local regional WADNR land manager "we are in the <br />tree growing business". <br />PW has linked the federal project manager with local regional staff discussing the <br />requested tree mitigation. <br />Resolution of project right of way puts the bridge replacement back on track. The two <br />issues forced PW and FHWA to delay project delivery until 2023. Building the <br />improvement in the clear allows local traffic to utilize Teanaway Road during <br />construction affording clear access to the Teanaway Community Forest without <br />disruption. PW is grateful to the Board of County Commissioners for your assistance <br />resolving the right of way issue. <br />FISCAL IMPACTS: <br />The project is fully funded by PW with a grant from FHWA. The nearly $8 million <br />dollar project includes $1.5 million of PW project match. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />Exhibit 1: Realignment map <br />Exhibit 2: Bridge cross-section <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 <br />