Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: County of San Mateo Flood Emergency Alert and Preparedness Project
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works or his/her duly authorized designee to:
A) Execute a grant agreement with the Department of Water Resources for the County of San Mateo Flood Emergency Alert and Preparedness Project in the name of the County of San Mateo in the amount of $485,850; and
B) Execute amendments, payment requests, and all other documents necessary for the purpose of implementing the approved grant project as may be required by the California Department of Water Resources for implementation of 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 Flood Resilience Program (formerly Enhanced Flood Control Program, herein 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, including updating and expanding the County's stream flow gauges and an early warning notification system. The Report also emphasizes the importance of identif...
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