Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): M525-01-00-E001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): HCFCD, HCTRA, HHS
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000, with a required match of $250,000, for the FY 2024 State and Tribal Assistance grant (Willow Creek Watershed, Precincts 3 and 4).
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Background and Discussion:
It is recommended that the Flood Control District be authorized to apply for grant award funds from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fiscal Year 2024 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance (STAG) (Congressionally Directed) Grant Program to fund the construction of the Willow Creek Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Project (M525-01-00-E001) in the Willow Creek Watershed. This FY 2024 federal appropriations funding for this award was secured by Representative Hunt.
The proposed M525-01-00-E001 Willow Creek Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Project will increase volume of the existing stormwater detention basin and implement water quality features.
Expected Impact:
This grant would fund expansion and improvement of the stormwater detention basin through increasing volume and implementing water quality features. The Flood Control District will utilize its resources and applicable consultant...
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