Agmt06 W.H. Fawcett, Consultant - Public Access, Funding, Bridge Bair Island & Redwood Shores Levee Access

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alteration with a new biological opinion. 3. Secondary Bridqe Access/Airport Issues a. Plan and implement a strategy to obtain federal approval of the "northern" or secondary access bridge to Bair Island. b. Within the next six months, secure San Carlos Airport/San Mateo County and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concurrence with the concept of the northern bridge, including scheduling meetings with appropriate County/Airport and FAA staff, locally and in Washington, D.C. as needed, in order to gain approval to proceed with the northern bridge. c. Assist the City in identifying a suitable project sponsor for the northern bridge. d. Assist the City in gaining FWS acceptance of the northern bridge proposal. e. Assist the City and project sponsor in requesting a Corps of Engineers Permit for construction of the bridge, ensuring the alignment of the bridge site offers minimum disturbance of protected species. 4. General Tasks, and Reportinq to City Council a. Represent the City's interests and maintain a regular flow of information to Consultant's contacts in the Department of the Interior, FWS, staff of the City's federal legislative delegation, and other relevant contacts in Washington, D.C., Sacramento, and elsewhere on all elements of Redwood City's objectives. b. Conduct various informational/strategy/consensus-buHding meetings with stakeholder groups with interests in Bair Island restoration/public access, Redwood Shores levee access, environmental issues, related aviation issues, special needs groups, education groups, and others as needed. c. Meet with City staff as needed for updates, planning, and strategy. d. As part of each monthly invoice submitted by Consultant, provide a detailed overview of activities undertaken and time spent on those activities during that month.