BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
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Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Annual Cycle Overview.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Receive an overview of the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Annual Cycle.
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SUMMARY:
In November 2020, voters in Santa Clara County overwhelmingly approved Measure S, a renewal of Santa Clara Valley Water District's (Valley Water) Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
The program was first passed by voters in 2000 as the Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan, then again in 2012 as the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program (Safe, Clean Water Program). The renewal of the Safe, Clean Water Program continues to provide funding for local projects that deliver safe, clean water, natural flood protection, and environmental stewardship to all the communities we serve in Santa Clara County.
While evaluating ways to improve the 2012 program, Valley Water gathered feedback from more than 21,000 community members. That helped Valley Water create the six priorities for the renewed Safe, Clean Water Program, which are:
* 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 of the six priorities include operational projects, capital projects, or both, each with clearly defined key performance indicators (KPIs) to track long-term performance. KPIs help Valley Water monitor progress, identify potential issues, and uphold accountability.
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