TO: Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
FROM: Richard Thomasser - District Manager
REPORT BY: Sarah Geiss - Supervising Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: California Conservation Corps Agreement No. 260062B (FC)
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260062B (FC) with the California Conservation Corps for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2028, at an annual cost of $83,328, for a total maximum amount of $249,984 for ongoing stream maintenance and restoration projects throughout Napa County. (Fiscal Impact: $249,984 Expense; Flood District Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The California Conservation Corps (CCC), under contract with the District, has assisted District staff with annual maintenance, stream restoration, and emergency channel cleanup projects for nearly 22 years. The District is responsible for maintaining flow conveyance for miles of stream channel easements throughout Napa County, as well as addressing flow hazards in urban streams on an as needed basis throughout the Napa River Watershed. A work force is needed in order to perform maintenance on an annual basis. The proposed agreement will provide for approximately 30 crew days annually to be scheduled by the District for stream maintenance projects. CCC crews will work throughout Napa County on vegetation management, streambank repairs, native plant restoration, non-native plant eradication, downed trees, and creek cleanups. The proposed Agreement is for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2028 at an annual cost of $83,328 for Fiscal Year 2026 and $83,328 each fiscal year for 2 additional years for a total maximum amount of $249,984.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve and authorize Agreement 260062B (FC) with the California Conservation Corps.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Subdivision 8000500 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The District is responsible for maintaining flow conveyance for miles of stream channel easements through Napa County and address flow hazards in urban streams on an as needed basis throughout the Napa River Watershed. A work force is needed in order to perform maintenance on an annual basis. The CCC has proven to be an economical and competent workforce for maintaining streams and the District's easements for more than 25 years |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This contract will renew for each fiscal year for 2 additional years. Funding for this work comes from the District’s Watershed Management Program assessments. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The District would not be able to utilize the services of the CCC to perform maintenance work in Napa County streams and District easements. The District would not have a crew readily available to conduct annual maintenance or respond to situations that require immediate attention during the rainy season. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Negative Declaration was prepared for the Napa County Stream Maintenance Program (SMP) and was adopted by the District Board in February 2012. According to the Negative Declaration, the activities contemplated in the Agreement with CCC would not have a significant effect on the environment.