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Consider approving and recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors approve a Subdivision Improvement Agreement related to the Bryant Canyon Channel Improvement Project; by and among, the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and Union Community Partners (UCP); and, authorize the Chair of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors to execute the Agreement subject to approval by County Counsel.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors:
Approve and recommend that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors approve a Subdivision Improvement Agreement related to the Bryant Canyon Channel Improvement Project; by and among, the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and Union Community Partners (UCP); and, authorize the Chair of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors to execute the Agreement subject to approval by County Counsel.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The original Soledad Storm Drain was constructed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 1974 to reduce flooding in the City of Soledad from water flowing out of Bryant Canyon. The original channel inlet was adjacent to Bryant Canyon Road at its intersection with Metz Road but several flows from Bryant Canyon bypassed the channel inlet causing flooding within the city. The MCWRA proposed extending the inlet to reduce the amount of flood water bypassing the channel inlet. In 2001, the Agency purchased land and the Bryant Canyon Channel Improvement Project commenced construction in 2002 which included 40,000 cy of drainage ditch excavation, installation of three drop structures, and the installation of a temporary 66" culvert under Bryant Canyon Road. This project was coordinated by the MCWRA and included the Gabilan Conservation Camp Crew installing the structures and an excavation services agreement th...
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