BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
5-Year Implementation Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 for the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
A. Approve the proposed key performance indicator (KPI) adjustments to two projects in the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program (Safe, Clean Water Program);
B. Approve the proposed text adjustment to specific projects in the Safe, Clean Water Program;
C. Approve the Safe, Clean Water Program's 5-Year Implementation Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2032 (5-Year Plan or Plan); and
D. Authorize staff to update the 5-Year Plan following the close of FY26 and the availability of audited financials.
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SUMMARY:
On November 3, 2020, Santa Clara County voters overwhelmingly approved Measure S, a renewal of Santa Clara Valley Water District's (Valley Water) Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program (Safe, Clean Water Program or Program).
The renewed Safe, Clean Water Program addresses the following six community priorities:
Priority A: Ensure a Safe, Reliable Water Supply
Priority B: Reduce Toxins, Hazards, and Contaminants in our Waterways
Priority C: Protect Our Water Supply and Dams from Earthquakes and Other
Natural Disasters
Priority D: Restore Wildlife Habitat and Provide Open Space
Priority E: Provide Flood Protection to Homes, Businesses, Schools, Streets,
and Highways
Priority F: Support Public Health and Public Safety for Our Community
The Program is implemented through a structured framework designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with voter-approved priorities. The Safe, Clean Water Program's 5-Year Implementation Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 (Attachment 1) outlines the approach for delivering Program projects within the broader 15-year financial planning cycle (FY...
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