To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: ADOPT Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director/Chief Engineer to execute the amended Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement (2026-2041).
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing body of Contra Costa County and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, ADOPT the attached Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director/Chief Engineer, or designees, to execute, on behalf of the County and the District, the Amended and Restated Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP) Agreement (2026-2041), effective July 1, 2026, among the County, the District, and the nineteen incorporated cities of Contra Costa, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate fiscal impact. Future costs will be allocated proportionally based on population as outlined in the Agreement's cost-sharing formula. Stormwater Utility Area (SUA) assessments will continue to offset program costs for participating agencies. All associated costs are funded 100% by SUA 17 Funds. Project No. 7517-6W7091
BACKGROUND:
The CCCWP was established in 1991 to enable Contra Costa County, its cities, and the Flood Control District to jointly comply with stormwater regulations under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit. Over the years, the Program Agreement has been periodically updated to reflect evolving regulatory requirements. Since January 2025, CCCWP Management Committee has reviewed a draft renewal agreement that introduces significant updates to administrative processes, committee structures, and compliance frameworks. Additionally, the amended and restated agreement for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2041, outlines long-term obligations, cost-sharing formulas, and governance provisions for all co-permittees.
Key updates in the draft renewal include:
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