Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Carolyn Bloede, Director, Sustainability Department
Subject: Second Amendment to Agreement #40000-23-D009 with San Mateo Resource Conservation District for Resource Conservation Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District for resource conservation services, extending the term to June 30, 2025, and increasing the amount by $200,000 to an amount not to exceed $600,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) is a special district within San Mateo County that provides comprehensive and integrated resource conservation services related to wildlife, water, climate, agriculture, and wildfire. The RCD is uniquely positioned to take on a variety of work that supports the community and environment in their service territory, which is predominantly along the Pacific Ocean coast of the county. The RCD has demonstrated success as a resource conservation organization and in its effectiveness in collaborating with the community, County departments, and State and Federal agencies.
The RCD has an existing agreement for resource conservation services with the Sustainability Department (Sustainability), approved under the Sustainability Director's signing authority on January 23, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $200,000 and a term of January 23, 2023 to June 30, 2023. On September 12, 2023, this Board amended the agreement to increase the amount by $200,000 for a new not to exceed total of $400,000 and extend the term by one year to June 30, 2024 (Resolution No. 079913).
Through this contract, the RCD has been able to provide technical assistance to constituents dealing with issues that cross property lines such as erosion, flooding, stormwater management, fuel load management, water supply, and water security. They have also co...
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