BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
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Draft 5-Year Implementation Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 for the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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A. Approve the proposed schedule adjustment to one project in the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program (Safe, Clean Water);
B. Approve the proposed text adjustments to specific projects in the Safe, Clean Water Program;
C. Approve the Flood Protection Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Selection Process; and
D. Provide direction to staff on the draft 5-Year Implementation Plan (draft 5-Year Plan) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 (FYs 19-23) for the Safe, Clean Water Program.
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SUMMARY:
On November 6, 2012, voters approved the Safe, Clean Water program as a countywide special parcel tax for 15 years with a sunset date of June 30, 2028. This program replaced the District's Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan, which was a special parcel tax approved in November 2000. Remaining funds collected during the first measure were transferred to the new parcel tax fund for projects in the Safe, Clean Water program. The Program addresses the following needs, values, and priorities as identified by Santa Clara County stakeholders:
Priority A: Ensure a safe, reliable water supply
Priority B: Reduce toxins, hazards and contaminants in our waterways
Priority C: Protect our water supply from earthquakes and natural disasters
Priority D: Restore wildlife habitat and provide open space
Priority E: Provide flood protection to homes, businesses, schools,
and highways
Safe, Clean Water Program Project Schedule Adjustment
As per the Safe, Clean Water Program's Change Control Process (approved by the Board on April 26, 2016), the Board may approve adjustments to the project schedules. Staff recommends approval of the proposed schedule adjustment shown below, which is incorporated into the draft 5-Year Plan for FYs 19-23. The draft 5-Year Plan al...
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