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Chief Administrative Office recommending Chairman be authorized to sign the annual Agreements with the El Dorado County Resource Conservation District and Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District in the amount of $71,570.50 for each district for a term to expire June 30, 2008 to identify responsibilities and establish areas of cooperative effort for all parties regarding erosion and sediment control and watershed management.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $143,141
Funding
Budgeted $143,141
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $143,141
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Funding for the contracts is included in the Proposed FY 2007-08 Budget.
Background:
The El Dorado County and Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) have submitted their annual agreements for consideration and approval by the Board of Supervisors. The purpose of the annual agreements is to identify responsibilities and establish areas of cooperative effort for all parties regarding erosion and sediment control and watershed management. The RCDs have played an important role in the project review process and have been instrumental in assisting the County in the development of erosion and sediment control measures and policies.
Reason for Recommendation:
Staff has reviewed the agreements and has found them to be consistent with the County’s program for resource management.
Historically the funding for these contracts has been increased each year based on the County’s increase in property tax growth. The recommended funding level for the RCD agreements set at the prior year base level ($63,209 for each district) plus an increase of 13.22% (the growth in property taxes for FY 2006-07).
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Upon execution by the Chair, the Board Clerk's office will fo...
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