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a. Consider the proposal to join a Joint Powers Authority to create a regional habitat cooperative for the former Fort Ord lands;
b. Consider the Fort Ord Reuse Authority's proposal to issue a bond against its statutory share of property tax revenue for building removal in the former Fort Ord area;
c. Consider the Revised Draft Transition Plan Implementing Agreement;
d. Consider making a recommendation to the Fort Ord Reuse Authority; and
e. Provide direction to staff. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider the proposal to join a Joint Powers Authority to create a regional habitat cooperative for the former Fort Ord lands;
b. Consider the Fort Ord Reuse Authority's proposal to issue a bond against its statutory share of property tax revenue for building removal in the former Fort Ord area;
c. Consider the Revised Draft Transition Plan Implementing Agreement;
d. Consider making a recommendation to the Fort Ord Reuse Authority; and
e. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Habitat Management
As part of ongoing discussions regarding Habitat Management and the Draft Habitat Conservation Plan at the FORA Habitat Working Group (HWG) and FORA Administrative Committee joint weekly meetings, several issues were identified that require input and direction from the County. These discussions prompted FORA to revisit the 2018 Transition Plan and develop proposed revisions for consideration of the FORA HWG and FORA Administrative Committee. County staff identified a number of unresolved key issues for discussion related to FORA's June 30, 2020 dissolution and habitat management. These were considered by the Board's Fort Ord Committee on March 3, 2020, and below is a summary of the outcome of those discussions.
The FORA HWG/Administrative Committees continue discussions regarding alternatives for habitat management coordination, permitting, and funding. Several items remain to be resolved; ...
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