BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:Title
Authorize Acquisition of a Real Property Interest from Edward G. Ruder and Elizabeth M. Ruder, for the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project, Anderson Dam Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order Compliance Project No. 91864007, APN 467-29-026, Real Estate File No. 4021-287 (San Jose) (District 2).
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RECOMMENDATION:Recommendation
A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Right of Way Agreement between Edward G. Ruder and Elizabeth M. Ruder and the Santa Clara Valley Water District, for acquisition of APN 467-29-026, located at 150 Arroyo Way, San Jose, CA, based upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement; and
B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to accept the Grant Deed from Edward G. Ruder and Elizabeth M. Ruder.
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SUMMARY:
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) staff recommends acquisition of residential real property located at 150 Arroyo Way, in San Jose, California owned by Edward G. Ruder and Elizabeth M. Ruder according to the terms of Right of Way Agreement No. 4021-287 (Attachment 1). This property is shown on the plat and description of Grant Deed No. 4021-287 (Attachment 2). Acquisition of this property is necessary to implement flood risk reduction elements of the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project (CCFMMP) including restoring portions of the property to a natural riparian corridor along Coyote Creek.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is undertaking the Anderson Dam Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order Compliance Project (FOCP) as a result of the February 20, 2020, directive from FERC to implement interim risk reduction measures at Anderson Dam to protect the public from risk of dam failure due to seismic activity. The approved FOCP includes four categories of actions including reservoir drawdown, construction of the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project (ADTP) (anticipated to be completed in 2...
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