Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicholas J. Calderon, Parks Director
Subject: Measure K: Grant Agreement with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a grant agreement with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District ("RCD") to plan and permit at least four projects along critical emergency access corridors and roads; to provide program oversight, coordination, and administration; and to provide technical assistance to San Mateo County land managers and/or residents, for the initial term of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with County-held options to renew for two additional one-year terms, and in a total amount not to exceed $600,000; and
B) The Parks Director, or the Parks Director's Designee, to exercise the County-held contractual options at their discretion and to execute contract amendments which modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or service is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions.
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BACKGROUND:
Measure K is the half-cent general sales tax initially approved by the San Mateo County voters in November 2012 and extended in November 2016 for a total of thirty years.
In response to Board direction, County staff gathered community input regarding priorities for the allocation of Measure K funds. Staff collected feedback from Community Based Organizations, County departments and conducted a countywide survey and listening sessions to obtain resident input. At the October 3, 2023, Measure K study session, staff presented a report produced by InterEthnica, summarizing the results of the surveys and listening sessions which provided valuable input for the Board.
On October 17, 2023, after considering the County's needs and community input, this Board finalized and approved the following priori...
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