Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: Bayfront Canal and Atherton Channel Collaborative Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redwood City, City of Menlo Park, Town of Atherton, and County of San Mateo (Bayfront Canal and Atherton Channel Flood Management and Restoration Project) for up to $1,000,000 of planning, design, and environmental permitting services; and
B) The County Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redwood City, City of Menlo park, Town of Atherton, and County of San Mateo (Bayfront Canal and Atherton Channel Flood Management and Restoration Project) with any additions, clarifications and other changes as the County Manager, or his designee, deems necessary or advisable after consultation with County Counsel.
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BACKGROUND:
On February, 23, 2016, your Board accepted the report entitled "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. A portion of this funding is being used for consultants to provide services including: planning, engineering, and design of flood protection projects; seeking grant funding; and collaborating with interested cities and relevant County resources on specific projects within publicly managed drainage facilities.
The Bayfront Canal and Atherton Channel Flood Management and Restoration Project (Project) was described as an anticipat...
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