Congressional Appropriations and Authorization “This was a high-stakes issue for Folsom. The bridge closure was a crisis in our community. It was only through Dawson & Associates that we were able to secure both a Congressional appropriation and approval from the Corps of Engineers.” – Martha Clark Lofgren Former City Manager Folsom, California CLIENT The City of Folsom, California located about 20 miles northeast of Sacramento. Population: 70,000+. BACKGROUND In early 2003, the City of Folsom faced a sudden transportation crisis. In the wake of heightened terrorism concerns, the federal Bureau of Reclamation notified the City that protection of the Folsom Lake Dam required significant security enhancements including closure of the two-lane public road spanning the Folsom

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