DATE: May 17, 2005
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: CAMP LOCKETT HISTORICAL DESIGNATION AND CONCEPT PLAN

SUMMARY:
Today's proposal will provide funding and authorize the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to bid and award contracts for consultant services for the historic Camp Lockett in Campo. If approved, a Historic Preservation Consultant will be retained to research and prepare the application to place Camp Lockett on the National Historic Register. A second consultant will be retained for initial development of a concept plan for this important historic site. Funding for this action is provided by $75,000 in District 2 Community Projects funds and $75,000 in Land Use and Environment Group Management Reserves.

Recommendations
SUPERVISOR JACOB:

1. Find in accordance with section 15262 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines that the proposed project is exempt from CEQA.
2. Transfer appropriations of $75,000 from District 2 Community Projects to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Org. 52821, Account 52370, for consultant costs related to Camp Lockett.
3. Transfer appropriations of $75,000 from Land Use and Environment Group Executive Office Management Reserves to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Org. 52821, Account 52370, for consultant costs related to Camp Lockett.
4. In accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy F-40, Procuring Architectural, Engineering, and Related Professional Services, authorize the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to negotiate with consultants (to be selected under the F-40 process) and, subject to successful negotiations and
   determination of a fair and reasonable price, execute contracts and amend the contracts as needed to reflect changes to services and funding, subject to approval of the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, for application for National Historic Register placement and initial development of a concept plan for Camp Lockett.

Fiscal Impact
Funds for this request are budgeted in District 2 and the Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG). The funding sources are District 2 Community Projects funds and LUEG Reserves. If approved, this action will result in $150,000 current year cost, $0 annual cost, and will require the addition of no staff years.

BACKGROUND:
The nationally significant, historic Camp Lockett is an approximately 600-acre County-owned parcel located in Campo. It was developed by the U.S. military between 1941 and 1945 to protect the border in the event of a Japanese invasion during World War II. Stationed here were the famous "Buffalo Soldiers," an African-American cavalry unit originally established during the Civil War. In addition to this segregated unit being renowned for their contributions during the Civil War, they were also known for contributing to the Spanish American War, the Mexican Punitive Expedition, and the Philippine Insurrection. Of particular significance was the fact that this group was the last of a long history of horse-mounted cavalry used by the military.

Today's proposal will provide funding and authorize the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to bid and award contracts for consultant services for the historic Camp Lockett in Campo. If approved, a Historic Preservation Consultant will be retained to research and prepare the application to place Camp Lockett on the National Historic Register. A second consultant will be retained for initial development of a concept plan that will guide the County in future development activities to ensure the preservation of Camp Lockett for the benefit of all. Funding for this action is provided by $75,000 in District 2 Community Projects funds and $75,000 in Land Use and Environment Group Management Reserves.

Environmental Statement:
The proposed action consists of feasibility and planning studies for possible future actions. Prior to the start of development, the Department of Parks and Recreation will return to the Board for adoption of the appropriate environmental findings and project approval.

I urge your support.

Respectfully submitted,

DIANNE JACOB
Supervisor, Second District