Hills Ferry Road Emergency Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019120004
Public Agency
Merced County
Document Title
Hills Ferry Road Emergency Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/27/2019
Document Description
The project would include removal of a fallen tree and other debris, grading of the existing embankment along Hills Ferry Road, and installation of rock slope protection and imported fill. The purpose of the project is to repair the existing embankment along Hills Ferry Road, which was washed out during high water flows on September 13 through September 16, 2019. The project is needed to prevent failure of the roadway and to ensure the shoulders along Hills Ferry Road meet safety standards.
Contact Information
Name
Dana Hertfielder
Agency Name
County of Merced Department of Public Works - Road Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated
Counties
Merced
Cross Streets
Hills Ferry Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
15269(b) includes "emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to
the public health, safety or welfare." The project would include emergency repairs on Hills Ferry Road. If the roadway is not repaired, the roadway is expected to fail, preventing property and emergency access. Therefore, the project qualifies for this exemption.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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