Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Carolyn Bloede, Director, Office of Sustainability
Subject: Measure K Agreement with Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District for Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a Measure K agreement with the Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District (OneShoreline) to provide funding for flood and sea level rise resiliency projects for the term October 17, 2023, through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Sea level rise is one of the most serious consequences of climate change and it will have a significant effect on San Mateo County which has more property and assets at risk from rising seas than any other county in California. To help address this risk, the County established a Flood Resilience Program under the San Mateo County Flood Control District (SMCFCD) in 2016. In 2019, special legislation (AB 825) modified the SMCFCD to create a new agency called the Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District (FSLRRD), also known as OneShoreline. By connecting and aligning the efforts of multiple jurisdictions, the FSLRRD reduces the duplication of efforts, facilitates the sharing of expertise, and creates a unified voice to position the county to secure state, federal, and private funds.
Measure K funding has previously been provided to the FSLRRD. On November 9, 2021, a $1,000,000 Measure K Grant Agreement (Resolution No. 078501) was awarded for operating expenses to support cross-jurisdictional work to address sea level rise, flooding, coastal erosion, and water quality. This work included:
* Construction of the Bayfront Canal and Atherton Channel Flood Protection and Ecosystem Project.
* Creation of a countywide flood early warning system and flood emergency action plans.
* Identification of multi-jurisdictional and ...
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