BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
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Receive Information and Provide Direction on Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Proposed Process Improvements.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Receive information and provide direction on staff's proposed process improvements for the implementation of the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
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SUMMARY:
In November 2020, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure S, renewing Santa Clara Valley Water District's (Valley Water) Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program. The Safe, Clean Water Program (SCW Program or 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
Each priority includes specific operational and capital projects with key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure accountability in meeting the SCW Program priorities. As changes may be required throughout the implementation of the SCW Program, Valley Water developed and followed a change control process, which outlines the differences between adjustments and modifications to the Program and identifies the different processes for implementing both.
As project costs rise due to inflation and regulatory changes, adjustments or modifications to funding allocations are often required. In compliance with the change control process, the Board has in the past held Public Hearings and approved staff recommendations to reduce or reallocate funding for some projects.
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