To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Adaptation Planning Grant Opportunity
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution to approve and authorize the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant of up to a maximum of $650,000 from the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program of the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research, Adaptation Planning Grant Program, for the preparation of the Contra Costa County Resilient Shoreline Plan that would create focused adaptation strategies and implement actions for the communities along Contra Costa County's shoreline.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If awarded, the Adaptation Planning Grant Program Grant funds will be distributed among the lead applicant (County) and any co-applicants. Currently, The Watershed Project, City of Martinez, City of Oakley, City of Pinole, Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, and the Greenbelt Alliance have indicated interest in becoming co-applicants. This partnership will improve capacity and develop priorities to address sea level rise within our respective jurisdictions. Measure X funds for climate equity and resilience as well as water policy planning funds through the County's Water Agency support the work of the Department of Conservation and Development staff who will be administering the grant. The Adaptation Planning Grant Program does not require a County match.
BACKGROUND:
Sea level rise is altering the physical environment and is a continual challenge to the 1.16 million people of Contra Costa County. With warmer temperatures and more extreme weather, sea level rise modeling indicates the County's shoreline, comprised of built and natural infrastructure, can expect to be subject to more severe and frequent flooding. The assets at risk include homes, businesses, industrial sites, hazardous material...
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