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To:	Contra Costa County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	November 7, 2017

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Subject:

Marsh Creek Reservoir Habitat and Capacity Restoration — Delta Conservancy Proposition 1 Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 11/07/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Gus Amirzehni, (925) 313-2128
cc:	Tim Jensen, Flood Control Paul Detjens, Flood Control Gus Amirzehni, Flood Control Catherine Windham, Flood Control

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 7, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Chief Engineer, Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (FC District), or designee, to apply for grant assistance in the form of the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (Delta Conservancy), Proposition 1 Grant in the amount of $285,000, for planning of the Marsh Creek Reservoir Habitat and Capacity Restoration Project, Brentwood/Oakley area.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Grant amount requested is $285,000 (75% of the project cost) from the Delta Conservancy. The FC District would contribute $95,000 (25%) from Flood Control Zone 1 Funds towards this project. (Project No. 7521-6D8495)

BACKGROUND:

The FC District owns and manages the Marsh Creek Reservoir, which was created in 1962 by constructing a dam over Marsh Creek. The Reservoir significantly reduces flood risk to the downstream communities of Brentwood and Oakley. The Reservoir is surrounded by seasonal wetland and wildlife habitat. The FC District intends to initiate a community-based, collaborative planning project to develop a multi-objective plan to enhance the Marsh Creek watershed ecosystem, increase its resilience to climate change, extend the reservoir’s useful life, improve the quality of life for Delta residents, and improve recreational opportunities in the Delta Region.

In response to a call from the Delta Conservancy, the FC District submitted a concept proposal in August 2017 with the intent to apply for funds from the Proposition 1 Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program. Known as Proposition 1, the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 was approved by California voters in November 2014. Proposition 1 allocates $50 million to the Delta Conservancy for competitive grants for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities. Submitting a concept proposal was required in order to qualify for submitting a full grant application. The FC District has been invited to submit a full grant application to the Delta Conservancy.

If selected for funding, this grant will become effective next summer. The FC District will fund its $95,000 share out of Flood Control Zone 1 ad valorem tax revenue during the next budget cycle.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without the Board of Supervisors’ approval, the FC District will not be able to apply for the Delta Conservancy Proposition 1 grant program.