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West Sacramento agency cites $2.2 billion project estimate, Corps staffing losses and possible local lead on delayed Sac River North work
Summary
Staff told the agency the project cost estimate is $2.2 billion, federal partners cover 65% of the cost, and recent U.S. Army Corps staffing losses could delay design work on Sac River North segments; the agency may lead parts of the project if needed.
Agency staff told the West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency at its April meeting that the total authorized project estimate for the suite of levee projects is $2.2 billion and that the federal sponsor is responsible for 65% of that cost while nonfederal sponsors account for 35%.
Within the nonfederal share, staff said the state is responsible for roughly 70% and the local nonfederal sponsor (the agency) for about 30. Staff presented figures showing the combined state and local share totals roughly $766 million (state $536 million; agency $230 million). To date, staff reported, state contributions are about $141 million and the agency has expended approximately $58 million, leaving roughly $567 million in remaining nonfederal obligations (about $396 million state; about $172 million local).
Staff also described land‑related crediting and in‑kind contributions. They said…
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