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Home My WebLink About20171307.tiffMEMORANDUM TO: Esther Gesick, CTB DATE: May 8, 2017 FROM: Clay Kimmi, P.E., Public Works SUBJECT: Tribal Environmental Request Letters Please place the attached letters on the BOCC Consent Agenda. Once the letters have been signed, please return them original back to me so I can mail it them to the tribes. The original copies of the letters do not need to be recorded In a May 8, 2017 work session, the BOCC provided direction to place these letters on the consent agenda. A pass around or a work session request was not routed to the BOCC because of our standing work session on Monday morning. A copy of this morning's agenda is included as part of this memo. nsto Ctse-net,e, 2017-1307 a&co Page I of I M:\Weld County Flood 2013 Version 2\Site Specific Projects\Bridge Projects153-58A\Phase 2 Work\FOR\Environmental\Tribal Letters\EM-f3R53-58A Tribal Letters 5-8-17.docx WELD COUNTY ROAD 49 Updates Work Session AGENDA Monday, May 8, 2017 • IHC Design/Construction Updates — Cameron • WCR 47 ROW — Tiffane Johnson 1. Howard Property (separate work session set up for 5/10) 2. Hoshiko • Dechant Stipulations Deferred until 7/24/2017 — Bob • WCR 53 Bridge — CDBG-DR tribal consultation letters — Clay Directed by BOCC to put on the consent agenda for Wednesday. May 10, 2017. May 8, 2017 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1 111 H STREET, P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 WEBSITE: WWW.CO.WELD.CO.US PHONE: (970) 356-4000, EXT. 3750 FAX: (970) 304-6497 Michael Blackwolf Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana 656 Agency Main Street Harlem, MT 59526 Subject: HUD -Assisted Flood Recovery Activities, County Match FHWA Project - Site 5 53/58A, Weld County, CO, Request for Tribal Comments Regarding Concerns of Traditional, Religious, or Cultural Importance Dear Mr. Blackwolf: Weld County has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant -Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program to undertake a road construction and bridge replacement project in Weld County, Colorado. The project is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) project and the CDBG-DR funds would be used as a County match for FHWA funds. The project is located approximately 1.2 miles north of Kersey; the south terminus is located 600 feet north of WCR58A intersection, and the north terminus is 700 feet north of WCR 388. Extreme rain amounts in September 2013 caused significant damage to roads and floodwaters washed out roadways, damaged scour protection at bridge abutments, and damaged sections of roadway shoulder. The scope of services would include the work items necessary to complete the design and construction of Weld County Road 53 from just North of WCR 58A to just North of WCR 388. This work will include roadway design along a new alignment, intersection improvements to WCR 388, a new bridge over the South Platte River and new access intersections, as well as the construction of the said improvements. The new roadway and bridge would meet current design standards to convey the full 100 -year peak flow and reduce potential flooding impacts on surrounding communities. The proposed new vertical alignment consists of raising the roadway profile approximately 5-7 feet to convey the full 100 -year peak flow. The proposed new horizontal alignment through the bridge consists of shifting the current roadway alignment 40 feet to the west. The project Area of Potential Effect (APE) includes approximately 0.6 mile of roadway and 3.62 acres in the floodplain of the South Platte River in Section 9 in Township 5 North, Range 64 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, in Weld County, CO (Figure 1, Attachment A). Photos of the site are provided in Attachment A. A Class III cultural resources survey was conducted for this project and identified a total of three previously recorded resources and three newly identified resources within the APE. The previously recorded resources include the Jurgens Site (5WL.53), a culvert (5WL.3001), and Bridge C -18 -CS (5WL.2994). 5WL.53 was discovered in 1965; a geologic survey found one of the most significant Paleo—Indian sites in Colorado. The site contains a large number of artifacts dating back to 7,000 to 7,500 BCE, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1990. The site retains sufficient significance and integrity to remain eligible for the NRHP. It is not located within the immediate project area or the right-of-way. 5WL.3001 is part of the Plumb Ditch system and carries water under WCR 53 and was recommended as field -not eligible. 5WL.2994 was constructed in the late 1950s and is utilitarian structure with few distinguishing characteristics and was recommended as field -not eligible. The survey evaluated three newly identified resources: a Historic Farm (5AM.8107), Plumb Ditch Segment (5WL.5217.6), and WCR 53 (5WL.8109.1). Of the three, only 5WL.5217.6 is recommended as eligible for the NRHP. C:\Users\choftman\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\40ZBIIMCF\WeldCo-tribal-FtBelknap- Blackwolf 05021 7.docx Page I of 2 In accordance with 36 C.F.R. Part 800, "Protection of Historic Properties", regulations that implement Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470f), Weld County is contacting you to determine if your tribe may attach traditional, religious or cultural importance to any historic resources affected by the proposed project/activity. The goal of consultation under Section 106 is to allow your tribe the opportunity to help identify historic properties potentially affected by this HUD -assisted project; assess the effects of the project on any historic resources; and consider ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate any adverse effects. Based on the information we have to date, we do not believe these projects/activities will affect cultural or historic resources. The pedestrian survey conducted for this project found no evidence of the site on the surface. The engineering work for this project has sought to avoid the Jurgens Site (5WL.53) and any potential encroachment or impact. The work that would take place near this site would stay within the existing right-of-way and would not cause direct or indirect effects to the resource. However, we would appreciate hearing from you regarding any known archaeological, historical, or cultural resources you are aware of at the proposed project/activity sites or their immediately surrounding areas. We are also consulting with the Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer. Please also note that we will require all partners to halt work and contact any potentially affected federally - recognized Tribes, the State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation within forty-eight (48) hours of discovery (pursuant to the protocol established at 36 C.F.R. Part 800, Section 800.13(b)(3)) should human remains or any other cultural materials be discovered during the construction period for this project. We respectfully request any comments you may have on this project be forwarded to us within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of this letter. Please be as specific as you can with any comments or information to assist us with our decision -making. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this endeavor. If you have any questions or need any additional information please contact Ms. Tonya Bartels at: AGEISS Inc. Attn: Tonya Bartels 12477 W. Cedar Drive, Suite 103 Lakewood, CO 80228 303-388-6114 or tonyab®ageiss-inc.com Sincerely, Steve Moreno Weld County BOCC Chair Pro-Tem Enclosure: Attachment A - Supporting Documentation cc: Crystal Andrews / Colorado Department of Local Affairs (w/ enclosure) Clay Kimmi / Weld County (w/ enclosure) Project File (w/ enclosure) C:\Users\choffman\Applata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook140ZBHMCF\WeldCo-tribal-FtBelknap- Blackwolf-0502 I 7.docx Page 2 of 2 ?o/7 /807 ATTACHMENT A Supporting Documentation Prepared By Prepared For Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase. IGN, Dwn By HD FIGURE Ckd By MG Date 3/30'2017 Project No.. 100053391 ATKINS Project Location Map Weld County Road 53 Adams County, CO S \Tranpro1U00053699 WCR 53 100% Design\Environmental+Platurat_ResourcesiGlS'Cultural Figures'Pro;ect location map mxd SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Client Name: Weld County Project: Weld County Road 53/CR58A Bridge Replacement Project Project No.: 100053699 Photo No.: P1040849 Date: 3/13/2017 •. .ti _� _._-_..-_= �' 4" •_. . .; ...r, - . '�' . r ...' - - Site Number: 5WL.8109.1 Description: Intersection of WCR 53 (on left side of photo) and WCR 388 (curving to the right). View is looking to the north. • - y �• a -r - _ cV. y ;.:elt, , _ if j i Jam(` • - �i T fa SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Client Name: Weld County Project: Weld County Road 53/CR58A Bridge Replacement Project Project No.: 100053699 Photo No.: P1040858 Date: 3/13/2017 . . , ,, .; - J t- a_•.r 'LA_. Site Number: 5WL.8109.1 Description: View of WCR 53 looking to the north towards intersection with WCR 60 %. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Client Name: Weld County Project: Weld County Road 53/CR58A Bridge Replacement Project Project No.: 100053699 Photo No.: P1040856 Date: 3/13/2017 - , h / Site Number: 5WL.8109.1 Description: Overview of WCR 53 looking towards the north and bridge crossing South Platte River. 5WL.8107 (farm) is visible in background on the west side of road. _ c I SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Client Name: Weld County Project: Weld County Road 53/CR58A Bridge Replacement Project Project No.: 100053699 Photo No.: P1040872 Date: 3/13/2017 _ 4... ,i_ __ -,.,� - - \. AU a a- - . „• Site Number: 5WL.8109.1 Description: Intersection of WCR 53 (on left side of photo) and WCR 58 (on right side of photo). View is looking to the north. - - • t .. - •.- ... - -- - _ SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Client Name: Weld County Project: Weld County Road 53/CR58A Bridge Replacement Project Project No.: 100053699 Photo No.: P1040837 Date: 3/13/2017 , , i '' ' kl, . . , • . -. 4.��. • Site Number: 5WL.8109.1 `r. , s =. • Description: Culvert and drainage on east side of WCR 53 looking to the south. shisintead er.. * T SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Client Name: Weld County Project: Weld County Road 53/CR58A Bridge Replacement Project Project No.: 100053699 Photo No.: P1020964 Date: 3/13/2017 t 9 • _r. Site Number: 5WL.8109.1 ; , ... .4 't Description: Bridge (5WL.2994) carrying WCR 53 over South Platte River. View is looking south. t �' a _ ' '"y -' —` - . :}.�«4.;�-t 1 .: .ens - __ : _ oxam - I Hello