To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Redwood Creek Estuary Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a staff report regarding the Redwood Creek Estuary Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study; and
2. Approve, and authorize the Chair to sign, the attached General Agreement for creation of the Redwood Creek Estuary Collaborative;
3. Approve, and authorize the Chair to sign, the attached resolution approving the Feasibility Cost Share Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the grant agreement with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife;
4. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director to sign, the attached consultant services agreement with California Trout for the provision of services to support the feasibility study; and
5. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute any and all future amendments to the attached consultant services agreement with California Trout that do not cumulatively exceed 50,000.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Sustainable Natural Resources & Infrastructure Stewardship
Strategic Plan Category: 5001 - Enhance climate adaptation landscapes and communities
DISCUSSION:
The Redwood Creek Flood Control Project was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1966 to 1968 to protect the community of Orick from floodwaters following flood events in 1953, 1955, and 1964. The Flood Control Project is comprised of two earthen levees along the banks of Redwood Creek for a total length of 3.4 miles. The County of Humboldt is the Non-Federal Sponsor for the Flood Control Project and is responsible for operation and maintenance activities, which are funded by the Humboldt County General Fund.
Construction of the Flood Control Project caused major physical changes to ...
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