TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Sarah Geiss, Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant for the Napa River Oakville to Oak Knoll Restoration Project
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Public Works requests the adoption of resolution accepting $800,000 from the State Water Resources Control Board and authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign the grant agreement and execute any subsequent amendments pursuant to implementation of the Napa River Oakville to Oak Knoll (OVOK) Restoration Project Group D.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County has been awarded new grant from the State Water Resources Control Board. This grant and County Measure A funding will fund the completion of the Napa River Oakville to Oak Knoll (OVOK) Reach Restoration Project.
At this time, staff is recommending approval of a resolution to accept the new grant to fund the construction of OVOK Group D in the summer of 2021 and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and any future amendments.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it currently budgeted? Yes
Where is it budgeted? Proceeds from the grant being accepted via resolution today total $800,000. The Board has previously approved grants from the Caltrans, the State Coastal Conservancy, The US Environmental Protection Agency, and the Wildlife Conservation Board. County Measure A matching funds have already been approved by the Board as part of Amendment No. 27 of the funding agreement with the Flood Authority.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Discretionary Justification: Acceptance of this grant is consistent with direction from the Board to supplement the County's share of Measure "A" tax revenues to accomplish projects of this type.
Is the general fund affected? No
Future fiscal impact: The grant funds and local matching funds will be spent over multiple fiscal years. Implementation of th...
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