Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: Authorization of Grant Applications in Connection with Improving Flood Control in San Mateo County's Areas of Responsibilities
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt resolutions authorizing:
A) The Director of Public Works or his/her duly authorized representative to submit grant applications and required supporting documents that are consistent with the report titled "Improving Flood Control in San Mateo County's Area of Responsibilities"; and
B) Submittal of a grant application in the amount of $678,689 to the California Department of Water Resources for the County of San Mateo Flood Emergency Alert and Preparedness Project.
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BACKGROUND:
On February 23, 2016, your Board accepted the report titled "Improving Flood Control in San Mateo County's Areas of Responsibilities" (Report) and approved Resolution No. 074363 for an Appropriation Transfer Request to begin implementation of the Report recommendations. This included funding totaling $6.2 million from the General Fund over a three-year period to establish a Program to address flood risks in the County's areas of responsibility as outlined in the Report. This funding is being used for consultant services in connection with flood protection projects identified in the Report and staff time associated with seeking grant funding, collaborating with cities and County resources on specific projects, and project management on projects identified in the Report.
The Report outlines specific projects that may benefit unincorporated County areas and assets. These projects include: Colma Creek, San Bruno Creek, San Francisquito Creek, Bayfront Canal (Unincorporated North Fair Oaks Area), Belmont Creek (Harbor Industrial Area), Daly City Vista Grande Canal (Unincorporated Broadmoor), Coyote Point Area, Pescadero and Butano Creeks, responding to the Community Rat...
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