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Planning and Building Department, Tahoe Planning, Stormwater, and Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Cooperation Agreement 24C00012 between the Department and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to allow the County to provide project management services for Phase 1 of the development of a Meyers Aquatic Invasive Species Station in Meyers, with TRPA as the project proponent and funder, with a not-to-exceed amount of $389,400, and a termination date of December 31, 2025;
2) Authorize the Planning and Building Department Director to execute any further documents determined necessary related to Cooperation Agreement 24C00012, including amendments which do not increase the not-to-exceed amount or term of the Agreement, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3) Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget increasing revenue and increasing professional services by $88,500 in the Tahoe Planning, Stormwater, and VHR Division budget (4/5 vote required).
FUNDING: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (100%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Lake Tahoe faces a constant and serious threat from the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). AIS degrades water quality, degrades natural fish habitat, and can affect the recreation opportunities that drive Lake Tahoe’s economy. Since 2008, the Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Program (Program) has proven extremely effective in preventing new AIS from entering the lake. This Program calls for the inspection of all motorized watercraft to ensure new AIS are not introduced. The use of temporary AIS stations, such as the one established across State Route 89, has been effective, but development of permanent stations will allow for more efficient operation and inclusion of other Regional priorities such as a transit stop and affordable ...
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