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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.
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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 10, 2017
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1111 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
Bob Komardley
Chairman
Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
PO Box 1330
Anadarko, OK 73005
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. Komardley:
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.
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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,
th-o-t_ewteer
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)
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Date:
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Site Number: 5WL.8109.1
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Description: Culvert and
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Client Name:
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Project No.:
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