BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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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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Approve the 5-Year Implementation Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 for the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
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SUMMARY:
On November 6, 2012, voters approved the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program (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
5-Year Implementation Plan (5-Year Plan) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 (FYs 19-23) for the Safe, Clean Water Program
The 5-Year Plan for FYs 19-23 is the second of three consecutive 5-Year Plans required by the Safe, Clean Water Program. The 5-Year Plan is a planning document that describes the work to be accomplished, as well as clarifies roles and responsibilities for implementing, measuring, monitoring and directing the Safe, Clean Water projects. To keep the commitment made to voters, the 5-Year Plan was prepared consistent with ballot language and the original Program Report.
The 5-Year Plan is a living document that will be updated each year to include project adjustments and modif...
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