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a. Approve a Reimbursement Agreement between the County and the Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) to provide for County reimbursement to BSLT of costs incurred by BSLT for Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project restoration design and implementation activities, for a total amount not to exceed $487,050, through use of grant funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board; and
b. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or designee to execute the Reimbursement Agreement.
CEQA Action: Consider the previously certified Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) for the CRFREE Project.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve a Reimbursement Agreement between the County and the Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) to provide for County reimbursement to BSLT of costs incurred by BSLT for Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project restoration design and implementation activities, for a total amount not to exceed $487,050, through use of grant funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board; and
b. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or designee to execute the Reimbursement Agreement.
SUMMARY:
The proposed Reimbursement Agreement (Attachment A) between BSLT and the County would allow the County to reimburse BSLT for CRFREE Project restoration design and implementation activities, using funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board Grant awarded to the County, provided the activities are within the scope of the grant and the costs certified by BSLT and the County. The total not to exceed amount to be reimbursed under the Reimbursement Agreement is $487,050. The term of the Reimbursement Agreement is from the date of the last signature on the agreement until full reimbursement, unless terminated sooner pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Envir...
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