To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: DECLARE three marina sheds surplus; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to sell and/or dispose of the marina sheds.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
DECLARE the three Keep the Delta Clean (KDC) Program sheds as surplus property that are not required for Contra Costa County (County) purposes, AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to sell or dispose of those sheds, and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute agreements and related documents for the sale or disposal of the sheds, Bethel Island, Byron, and Oakley areas.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is funded by 100% Stormwater Utility Assessment Funds. Project No. 7517-6W7208
BACKGROUND:
The Delta is a valuable resource and an integral part of California’s water system. The Delta is the largest estuary on the United States Pacific Coast, covering 738,000 acres interlaced with hundreds of miles of waterways serving a wide variety of beneficial uses. Water Supply: The Delta is the physical hub of California’s two largest distribution systems, supplying drinking water to two thirds of the State’s population (30 million people) and irrigation water for over 3 million acres of farmland. Navigation for Commercial Vessels: The Delta supports two major inland ports that are served by the Stockton Deep Water Ship Channel and the Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel within the Delta’s geographic boundary. Estuarine and Freshwater Wildlife Habitat: The Delta is home to wildlife, including approximately 22 species of fish, 164 species of birds, and 53 other wildlife species. The Pacific Flyway also passes directly over the Delta, providing precious habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Water Contact and Non-Water Contact Recreation: The Delta’s recreation industry entails a diverse mix of activities, includin...
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