To: The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Contract Amendment with the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing body of the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (FC District), APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD), effective June 29, 2025, to increase the payment limit by $129,150 to a new payment limit of $682,150, adjust the rates under the contract, and extend the term through June 30, 2026, for on-call watershed support and coordination of services, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Agreement will be paid for with 100% Flood Control District Funds. (Project No: Various)
BACKGROUND:
The FC District and the 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.
The FC District and CCRCD worked together during the past 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 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 ...
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