To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Transportation
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Howard N. Dashiell |
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707-463-4363 |
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Department Contact: |
Alicia Winokur |
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707-463-4363 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Authorizing Acquisition and Condemnation of Certain Property Interests from Wildlands LLC Necessary for the Wilderness Lodge Road Bridge Replacement Project over Dutch Charlie Creek, County Road 320, Milepost 0.72 (Branscomb Area), and Authorizing County Counsel to Seek an Order for Possession
(Sponsor: Department of Transportation)
Vote Requirement: 4/5ths
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Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors authorizing acquisition and condemnation of certain property interests from Wildlands LLC necessary for the Wilderness Lodge Road Bridge Replacement Project over Dutch Charlie Creek, County Road 320, Milepost 0.72 (Branscomb Area), and authorizing County Counsel to seek an order for possession; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
By Resolution Number (No.) 15-167 (November 17, 2015), the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved BOS Agreement No. 15-125/Department of Transportation (DOT) Agreement No. 150097 with MGE Engineering, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Wilderness Lodge Road Bridge Replacement Project. By Resolution No. 22-242 (December 6, 2022), the Board adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. On May 19, 2026, the Board directed staff to initiate condemnation proceedings for the Wilderness Lodge Road Bridge Replacement Project over Dutch Charlie Creek to prevent further delay to construction. By Resolution No. 26-145 (September 1, 2026), the Board approved BOS Agreement No. 26-138/DOT Agreement No. 260017, in the amount of $2,700, with Andrew E. Johnston, and authorized acceptance of a grant deed conveying real property to the County for the acquisition of rights of way needed for construction of the Wilderness Lodge Road Bridge over Dutch Charlie Creek.
Summary of Request:
Right of way is required for the Wilderness Lodge Road Bridge Replacement Project over Dutch Charlie Creek, County Road 320, Milepost 0.72. The Project will replace the existing structurally deficient bridge, which is currently restricted to a single through lane, with a two-lane bridge on the existing alignment, with a temporary detour provided during construction. The Project requires acquisition from Wildlands LLC of a permanent slope easement and temporary construction easement affecting APN 013-660-58. The County has made the required offer based on an approved appraisal and has been unable to complete the acquisition through voluntary negotiations. DOT is therefore requesting that the Board adopt a Resolution authorizing acquisition and condemnation of the necessary property interests and authorizing County Counsel to seek an order for possession so the Project may proceed. The Project is fully funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Bridge Program (HBP), with Toll Credits covering the local match.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Postpone adoption of the Resolution authorizing acquisition and condemnation of certain property interests from Wildlands LLC and authorizing County Counsel to seek an order for possession, delaying replacement of the bridge.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County
Supervisorial District: District 4
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: FHWA HBP, Toll Credits |
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current f/y cost: $2,100 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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