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To:	Contra Costa County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	July 10, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, Countywide.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 07/10/2018

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:	Patrick Melgar, (925) 313-2023
cc:	Tim Jensen, Flood Control Michelle Cordis, Flood Control Patrick Melgar, 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: July 10, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District (FC District), or designee, to execute an interagency agreement with the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, in an amount not to exceed $385,000 for watershed support and coordination to the Walnut Creek Watershed Council, the Contra Costa Watershed Forum, and the Marsh Creek Watershed Council for the period of July 5, 2018 to July 5, 2021.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Agreement will be paid for with Flood Control District funds.

BACKGROUND:

The FC District and the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) share an interest in developing a sustainable model for Contra Costa County watershed stewardship. The FC District’s 50-year watershed plan sets forth a vision to implement flood protection within Contra Costa County's watersheds in a sustainable and more natural method. CCRCD is well-positioned to assist the FC District with watershed stewardship services.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The FC District and CCRCD worked together during the last three years planning a favorable way of tending to the Walnut Creek Watershed and all its needs. Creek cleanup and beautification projects have been ongoing as well as public outreach and education. CCRCD plans to work with the Contra Costa Watershed Forum, the Walnut Creek Watershed Council, and with Friends of Marsh Creek.

The FC District and CCRCD plan to help in coordinating municipalities, agencies, nongovernmental organizations, businesses, citizen volunteers, and other stakeholders within Contra Costa County to create healthier watersheds and increased awareness of human impacts on them. With these shared interests in mind, the FC District and CCRCD can better protect communities from flooding and conserve soil, water, and other natural resources. The FC District’s goal of developing a sustainable stewardship model for Contra Costa County watersheds will be furthered through CCRCD organizing and coordinating volunteers and facilitating stakeholders to engage dialogue and coordinate stewardship activities among the watersheds.

Deering’s Cal Uncod. Water Deer, Act 170, Section 5 authorizes the FC District to contract for these services. The contract obligates the FC District to defend and indemnify CCRCD for claims arising out of the FC District's negligence or intentional acts in performing the contract.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without the approval of the Board of Supervisors, the FC District will be unable to continue the development of a sustainable stewardship model for the various watersheds.