Title
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Monterey County Water Resources Agency to enter into a Grant Agreement with California Coastal Conservancy to receive up to $1 million in grant funds to undertake technical studies to support development of a Salinas River Management Program substantially in the form attached, subject to the review and approval by the County Counsel; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Grant Agreement.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution:
a) Authorizing the Monterey County Water Resources Agency to enter into a Grant Agreement with California Coastal Conservancy to receive up to $1 million in grant funds to undertake technical studies to support development of a Salinas River Management Program substantially in the form attached, subject to the review and approval by the County Counsel; and
b) authorize the General Manager to execute the Grant Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On February 18, 2016 Senator Antony Canella introduced Senate Bill 1264 appropriating $1,000,000 from the California State General Fund to the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (Agency), for use in the Salinas River, to assist in the removal of excess vegetation and trash, increase efficiency of instream flow using sediment and vegetation management strategies, and support the development and implementation of long-term management policies. The California Coastal Conservancy (CCC) was identified as the granting agency. The Agency needs to have a signed grant agreement in place with the CCC by June 30, 2017 in order to receive the funds. The grant completion date is April 25, 2019. The Agency submitted a draft work plan to the CCC on February 24, 2017 and will be on the CCC’s Board agenda June 15, 2017 for approval.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
FINANCING:
One million dollars in State General Fund grant monies will be received from CCC on a reimbursement basis, no matching dollars required.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Protect water quality and provide for adequate water supply.
__ Economic Development
__ Administration
__ Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Elizabeth Krafft, Senior Hydrologist, (831) 755-4860
Robert Johnson, Deputy General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Approved by: __________________________________________________
David E. Chardavoyne, General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Attachments:
1. Draft Agreement
2. MCWRA Executed Board Order
3. Resolution
4. Exhibit 1 to Resolution