Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5 Vote
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Measure K: Grant Agreement and Open Space Easement Agreement with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing a Measure K grant agreement in the amount of $500,000 with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in support of the acquisition of the Cloverdale Ranch property for the permanent protection of open space; and
2. Authorizing a 10-year Open Space Easement agreement with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for the Butano Farms portion of the Cloverdale Ranch property; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $500,000 appropriating Measure K funds from Non-Departmental Services Reserves to Non-Departmental Services Miscellaneous Other Contributions in support of the acquisition of the Cloverdale Ranch property for the permanent protection of open space.
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BACKGROUND:
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's ("District") mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity, to protect and restore the natural environment, and to provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. On the San Mateo County Coastside, their mission expands to include acquiring and preserving agricultural land of regional significance, preserving rural character, and encouraging viable agricultural use of land resources.
The District is obtaining funding to acquire the "Cloverdale Ranch property," an approximately 6,250-acre open space property located on the south coast of San Mateo County, from the Peninsula Open Space Trust. The acquisition offers extensive opportunities to protect critical watershed lands, native habitats, wildlife corridors, as well as support local agricultural production and offer new areas to exp...
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