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4 The proposed survey would comply with pertinent state laws and regulations, including the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology's Guidelines for Preparing Archaeological Survey Reports and Archaeological Curation StandarrJs and Guidelines. Estimated Cost = $8,000-$10,000 Biological Resources Survey This survey would encompass two primary purposes. The first purpose would be to identify any endangered or threatened species or habitat. We wish to assure that any planned or potential future development of the site will not jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of a critical habitat. The contractor would be required to conducfi literature and background research, records and inventories review, and field investigations of sufficient intensity to locate and assess the presence any threatened, endangered or rare species or high quality natural communities within the project area. A report would be submitted following the conclusion survey that would detail the results of the background research, records and inventories review, and fieldwork. The second purpose of this survey would be to conduct wetlands delineation and floodplain survey. This survey would seek to identify and map jurisdictional wetlands and stream channels on the 169 acre site and to submit the delineation to the Army Corp of Engineers for approval. We would attempt to identify and protect wetland areas containing "significant aquatic function". We would also seek to iden#ify areas subject to flooding. A report would be submitted following the conclusion of survey detailing the results of the work, including wetland/floodplain mapping. Estimated Cost = $15,000-$18,000 Schedule If the BOCC directs staff to proceed with the above surveys, we would immediately begin to prepare a scope of work for each survey and seek. proposals .from qualified consultants and consulting firms. Ability to complete the proposed surveys in a timely fashion and at the earliest possible date would be a consideration for the award. We would hope to complete the scope of work for the two surveys and submit to the consultants by December 6. We would request that proposals~be received, evaluated, and consultants given authorization to proceed by December 17. It is unlikely that the surveys would be complete and reports finalized before early February, given weather considerations and the anticipated scope of work for the two investigations. We would tentatively propose to discuss the reports and their conclusions at the February 14 regular BOCC meeting (or as soon as the work is complete). It would also be possible to unlink the surveys from the Interlocal Agreement and the 60 acre issue. The surveys could be conducted at a later date, but prior to initiating any solid waste activities on the 60 acre portion and the final resolution on the future of the remaining 109 acres.