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TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	09/13/2021
Subject: Draft Flood Control Capital Improvement Plan for Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Submitted For:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Department:	Public Works
Referral No.:	7
Referral Name:	Review issues associated with County flood control facilities.
Presenter:	Gus Amirzehni, Public Works Department	Contact:	Gus Amirzehni, (925)313-2128

Information

Referral History:

The Flood Control Capital Improvement Plan (Plan) is a programming document for the funding of flood control improvements within Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District). The goal is to inform the public and community stakeholders about flood control projects throughout Contra Costa County. It includes cost estimates, funding source, and scheduling information for potential projects over the next seven years.

The Plan is prepared and updated under the guidance of the District Expenditure Policy and is intended to be a living document updated every two years or as needed. The last Plan was accepted by the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee on November 8, 2018, and adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 11, 2018. The referral of the Plan to this Committee was approved by the Board of Supervisors on September 18, 2018.

Referral Update:

The District has prepared the draft Plan for fiscal years 2021/2022 to 2027/2028. The draft Plan is presented to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee to open a public comment period. In the next eight weeks, the draft Plan will be circulated for review and comment to community stakeholders and interested parties, including the Contra Costa Watershed Forum and the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee. A copy of the draft Plan will also be made available for public review at the District office and posted on the District website. After comments are received, considered and incorporated, staff will request that the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee hold a public hearing at its scheduled November 8, 2021, meeting before forwarding the Plan to the Board of Supervisors for final adoption.

In summary, the draft Plan recommends 29 projects within the District representing an investment of approximately $56 million over a 7-year period. Approximately $39 million of this investment is planned to be directly funded through various flood control funds, and $13 million is currently planned to come from other local, State, or federal grants. The remaining portion of this investment is currently unfunded, but as projects are further developed, additional funds are expected to be sought and received.

As discussed above, the draft Plan is prepared under the guidance of the District’s Expenditure Policy, which sets expenditure priorities within three specific categories: System Preservation, Public Safety, and System Expansion. About 72% of the planned projects support the District's first program priority—System Preservation. About 27% support system expansion to reduce flood risks, while the remaining 1% improve public safety.

Review and approval of the Plan does not automatically approve capital projects. Capital projects are subject to separate public review, engineering feasibility analysis, environmental assessment, and final approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

ACCEPT the draft Plan for fiscal years 2021/2022 to 2027/2028, open a public comment period, and schedule a public hearing to be held on November 8, 2018.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

Funding for the proposed projects is 100% from various flood control funds and grants with no impact to other County funds. As projects are developed, State and federal grants will be sought to augment District funds.

Attachments
CIP 2021 Final Draft