05-02-11 Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting minutes

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• TASK II ARCHEOLOGICAL RECORDS REVIEW SCOPE OF WORK The objective of the Historical, Cultural, and Archeological Records Review is to: 1) review related historical information, including the Texas Historical Commission's (THC) records; and 2) based on the review of THC's records and property characteristics, determine if the subject tract possesses sufficient criteria to necessitate a detailed study that would evaluate the potential for sites of significant historical, cultural, or archeological public value on the subject property. The records review will be conducted by subcontract and reviewed by Berg ♦ Oliver personnel. Findings and recommendations will be provided to the client by Berg* Oliver. TASK III THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES ASSESSMENT SCOPE OF WORK The objective of the Threatened and Endangered Species Assessment is to evaluate the potential for the existence of critical or irreplaceable habitats, which are considered protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and subsequent amendments and listings. The following selected tasks will be considered for the 4,000 lineal feet of channel improvements. 1: Review of Agency Listing for Estimated Habitat Boundaries. The listings currently maintained by U.S. Fish and Wildlife will be evaluated to determine if any of the listed species may be shown to potentially inhabit the area. 2: Consultation with Appropriate Agencies. Task 1 results may reveal the need for additional current information. If indicated, several private sources and agencies will be interviewed for information regarding specific species having potential for habitation of the subject site. 3: Site Reconnaissance and Biological Impact Assessment. The biological aspects of the potential habitat will be physically reviewed and documented to determine if the habitat is desirable or reproductively useful to the specific species. The site will be reviewed for biological indicators of presence. If marginal or suspicious habitats are encountered, a specialist on the specific study species will be consulted and included in the site impact assessment. 4: Preparation of Letter of Findings and Recommendations. Following the completion of all research and site reconnaissance, a letter of findings and recommendations will be completed and forwarded to the client. TASK IV LIMITED IN- OFFICE SITE REVIEW SCOPE OF WORK The objective of the Limited In- Office Review is to identify, to the extent feasible under the processes prescribed in ASTM E 1527 -2005, the potential for recognized environmental conditions; that is, the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on the property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property. Berg ♦ Oliver Associates, Inc. BOA Project Number 8310espr July 5, 2011