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ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT <br /> Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director <br /> Administration(919) 245-2576 245-2575 131 W. Margaret Ln. <br /> (919) 644-3002 (FAX) 'x S2 P. O. Box 8181 <br /> www.co.orange.nc.us ,rfi �a, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> h cats, <br /> 0 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> To: Bonnie B. Hammersley, County Manager <br /> Through: Craig Benedict, Planning Director <br /> From: Kevin Lindley, PE, Staff Engineer <br /> Date: July 10,2014 <br /> RE: Buckhorn Mebane Phase 2 Utility Project Archaeological Field Observation <br /> A cultural and archaeological survey was completed for this project in 2013,per County policy. <br /> At that time,there were several areas which warranted further investigation. Of these,two areas <br /> of potential significance along the route were identified. One of these was avoidable and the <br /> sewer line was re-routed so it would not impact the area. However,there was one area that could <br /> not be avoided. <br /> Since the site could not be avoided,the consulting company, Legacy Research,proposed a set of <br /> recommended conditions under which the contractor could operate while laying sewer line <br /> through this area. By following these guidelines, Legacy believed the impact of the construction <br /> could be minimized to the greatest extent possible. One of these recommendations was to have <br /> representatives from Legacy observe the excavation through the area. This attached contract is <br /> for the work of observing the excavation and further investigating any artifacts that may be <br /> recovered during the excavation. <br /> The cost of this work is presented as a"not to exceed"contract and will be billed based on actual <br /> field and lab time,up to the amount shown in the attached proposal. The cost as presented is <br /> within the project budget. Funds currently allocated to construction materials testing will not be <br /> needed to complete the project and will be diverted to cover the cost of this contract. <br /> Please call or email with any questions. <br />