04-25-11 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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activities B_ If a site is determined to. be located in a wooded area, any necessary vegetation clearing shall. be done in such a manner that the root zone is not disturbed until an arcliaeoiogist has completed and investigation of the site, including removal of all artifacts. This may be accomplished by using manually operated chain saws or mechanical cutters to cut down ttees at ground level and lifting then onto trucks for transport out of the right of way rather than dragging them When archaeological work is completed, stump grinders may be used to remove the remaining portions of large trees below grotiind level, after which the surrounding surface can be prepared for construction. More specific procedures for avoidance or lessening of damage to sites will be decided on a site -by -site basis, or as directed by the State Historic 1 Preservation Office. C. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for vehicles to cross the identified archaeological /historical • areas. In such cases, loose earth fill; or other temporary ground cover, in a thickness necessary to prevent damage by the passage of vehicles over the site surface will be placed on such sites. The fill shall be a contrasting color or texture so as to allow re-- establishment of the original site surface at a later date. The Grantee /Contractor shall document the placement and removal of such temporary fill. 11.1.2 Unknown archaeological or historical site (s)) A. Upon discovery of any evidence of an archaeological or historical site (e.g. accumulations of oyster shells or other ' seashells, pottery or pottery pieces, animal or human bones, rusted metal such as nails or cannon balls) , all construction operations in the immediate V NQ. S I SPEC. ID. I 007 231 79 Sheet 17 of 19