Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Jim Eggemeyer, Office of Sustainability
Subject: Agreement with the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Office of Sustainability to enter into an agreement for $385,243 with the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District for a term of July 1, 2017 to August 30, 2022 to implement services related to water quality improvement and natural resource protection.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County is home to abundant and diverse marine life, several natural creeks, and rural communities that depend on natural resources and clean water for agriculture, domestic uses, and recreation. Currently there are water quality impairments on the coastside, including in San Vicente Creek. The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) requires that the County take action to improve water quality in local creeks. The County is planning to take a multi-faceted approach including water quality monitoring and inspections. One of the key components of the County's plan will be a strong outreach program focusing on stormwater pollution awareness and behavior change. This work will require collaboration among multiple stakeholders, including community groups, residents, businesses, property owners, schools, and the Water Board.
DISCUSSION:
The County has been working on multiple projects with the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District (RCD). The County desires to waive the RFP process and work with RCD, as they are well-positioned to assist the County in coastside water quality improvement, monitoring, outreach, and resource protection. The RCD is a special district focused on connecting communities with technical and educational assistance to conserve and manage natural resources. The RCD understands that resource management involves a wide variety of stak...
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