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The scope of work completed for this phase of the project included the following: <br />• Proof -rolling the site using loaded dump tn::ks; <br />• Coring and potholing the pavement and subgrade along the pipeline route; <br />• Performing chemical laboratory testing of the on -site soils for arsenic levels with <br />respect to landscaping suitability; <br />• Formulate geotechnical engineering design recommendations for the site grading, <br />and assist in cut and fill evaluation while minimizing the amount of material <br />removed from the site; and <br />• Prepare this addendum report on the findings of our investigations, including <br />earthwork recommendations for the filling of the site pond, areas of over - <br />excavation, and pavement analyses. <br />REFERENCES AND PREVIOUS EXPLORATIONS <br />The following reference was used in preparation of this report: <br />• City of Everett, "Standards for Streets and Related Work", April 2002. <br />• Milbor-Pita & Associates, "Geotechnical Report: Proposed Sounder Everett <br />Station Facility, Everett, Washington (ZGF Project No. 90524.01)", for Zimmer <br />Gunsel Frasca Partnership, 4 October 2001. <br />FIELD PROGRAMS <br />Site Explorations <br />Proof Rollins <br />In addition to the investigations outlined in the October 2001 report, MPA was on site on <br />5 January 2006 to observe proof rolling of the site. Proof rolling was done with fully <br />loaded dump trucks. Successive passes of the dump trucks were spaced to provide <br />complete coverage of the subgrade. The proof rolling provided visual information for the <br />assessment of the subgrade and its acceptability as a bearing stratum. Subgrade <br />conditions were also evaluated using a steel probe. In general, the subgrade performed <br />well. In localized areas, there was some rutting of the top 2 to 3 inches of surticial soil; <br />however, probing the soil showed that the underlying material has adequate density. The <br />construction monitoring report is included in Appendix A of this report. <br />Corine and Potholine <br />On 26 January 2006, MPA explored 9 locations along the proposed pipeline route on 33"t <br />Street and Hill Street Avenue, and adjacent to the Pacific Avenue Overpass. The <br />locations of these corings are shown on Figure 1; the field report is included in Appendix <br />A The purpose of this exploration was to determine the thickness and makeup of the <br />pavement section and the subgrade material. Applied Professional Services (APS) <br />performed the coring and potholing investigations. APS either cored or jackhammered <br />through the asphalt and concrete. Then they used a VacMaster Vac-n-Dig to pothole the <br />subgrade. This machine blows air at high pressure into the hole and dislodges the soil. <br />Tien a vacuum attachment is lowered into the hole, and the soil is sucked out into the <br />tank on the rig. MPA took grab samples at discrete depths in the hole to identify the soils. <br />Two samples were also taken to send to an analytical laboratory to test for arsenic levels. <br />Geolecllnical and Tunnel Consultants <br />17270 WoW inville-Redmond Rd, Sic 703 Phone (425) 486-6561 <br />WoodinviHe, WA 98072 Page 2 Fax (425) 488 2660 <br />