RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2019/189 authorizing the Chief Engineer, Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District), or designee, to apply, accept, and execute grant agreements and related amendments with the California Department of Water Resources for the Wildcat Creek Fish Passage and Community Engagement project, North Richmond area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The grant application and agreement (if awarded) with the California Department of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP) will provide funding up to $1,000,000 for the Flood Control District’s proposed Wildcat Creek Fish Passage and Community Engagement project. Because of the project’s location in a disadvantaged community, the grant program specifically does not require local matching funds.
BACKGROUND:
Staff is seeking grant funding for the proposed Wildcat Creek Fish Passage and Community Engagement project from the USRP. This program is funded by Propositions 84 and 68.
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