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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02262002 - C54 C TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FROM: MAURICE SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: February 26, 2002 SUBJECT: LETTERS TO LEGISLATORSFOR THEIR SUPPORT IN SECURING FUNDING FROM THE U.S.ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. SPECIFIC REQUESTS)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION L Recommended Action: AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign thank you letters to Senator Feinstein, Congressman Miller and Congresswoman Tauscher for their support in obtaining funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for various flood control projects. IL Financial Impact: There is no fiscal impact to the County from sending these letters. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: 4 RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE 'APPROVE OTHER F SIGNATURES : --~ ACTION OF BOAWONFebruary 26, 2002 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER I hereby,certify that this is a true and correct VOTE OF SUPERVISORS copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes UNANIMOUS(ABSENT NcmP ) of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: February 26. 2002 JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board G:\GrpData\FIdCtl\Adm nistration\Board Orders\2002 BO\Thank you ittters.doc Orig.Div: Public Works Flood Controlf SUpervpsorS and County Administrator Contact: Kevin Ernigh(343-2233) l CoOnty Counsel By u 'wF _,Deputy J. Accountingg J. opcliick,CDD (((,,��� h SUBJECT: Letters to legislators for support of funding requests to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers BATE: February 26, 2002 PAGE 2 III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: Over the past year the Flood Control District has been working with staff from the offices of Senator Feinstein, Congressman Miller,and Congresswoman Tauscher to secure funding from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers (ALOE)for three much needed flood controlprojects in Contra Costa County. The only mechanism for funding was to pursue Congressional Add-ons,which are very difficult to obtain. Through the efforts of the legislators, $100,000 was appropriated for the Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks-Phase 2 Project, $100,000 for the Grayson/Murderer's Creeks Project, and $250,000 for the Lower Walnut Creek Channel Project. IV. Consequences of Neeative Action: Failure to send letters of thanks may lessen the opportunity for future support from the legislators. The Board of Supervisors ����� John Sweeten Clerk of the Board County Administration Building andCosta County Administrator 651 Pine Street,Room 106 {926)335.1900 Martinez,California 54553-1293 County unt � John Gioia,1st District w, JV Gayle B.Uitk ma,2nd District h a Donna Gerber,3rd District ' ,. Mark DeSautnler,4th District d Federal{Mover,5th District o ©Sri'C6 tY February 26, 2002 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein U. S. Senate 331 Hart Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Feinstein: I would like to thank you for your continued work and support over the past year to secure funding for three of our much-needed Flood Control projects in Contra Costa County. I was pleased to learn that $100,000 was appropriated to the Army Corps of Engineers' 2002 budget for the Grayson/Murderer's Creek Project, $250,000 was appropriated for the Lower Walnut Creek Channel Project, and $100,000 was appropriated for the Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks —Phase 2 Project. I am hopeful that this will be the first step towards a successful first phase of the projects and that it will lead to continued interest by the Agencies involved. I look forward to working with you in subsequent phases of the projects to ultimately work towards their successful completion and an overall benefit for the citizens of the affected areas. Very truly yours, Supervisor John Gioia t✓ Chair of the.Board of Supervisors JG:KE:mw A.-Teinstein#l:doc c: Members of the Board of Supervisors M.Shin,Public Works Director Chris Norem,Feinstein Office One Post Street,Suite 2450,San Francisco,CA 94104 The Board of supervisorsj01 Contra John Sweeten Clerk of the Board and County Administration BuildingCounty Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 166 Costa (925}335-1900 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County John Gioia, 1 st District Gayle;B.Uilkema,2nd District Donna Gerber,3rd District ; Mark DeSaulnier,4th District Federal D.Glover,5th District °: ,•` J bra cou February 20, 2002 The Honorable George Miller 2205 Rayburn HOB Washington,D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Miller; I would like to thank you for your continued work and support over the past year to secure funding for two of our much-needed Flood Control projects in Contra Costa County. I was pleased to learn that $250,000 was appropriated to the Army Corps of Engineers' 2002 budget for the Lower Walnut Creek Channel Project, and $100,000 was appropriated for the Wildcat/Sari Pablo Creeks—Phase 2 Project. I am hopeful that this will be the first step towards a successful first phase of the projects and that it will lead to continued interest by the Agencies involved. I look forward to working with you in subsequent phases of the projects to ultimately work towards its successful completion and an overall benefit for the citizens of the affected areas. Very truly yours, U�Supervisor John Gioia Chain of the Board of Supervisors .iG:KH:rnw A:iMiller#].doe c: Members of the Board of Supervisors M.Shin,Public Works Director Kathy Hoffman,George Miller Office 1333Willow Pass Road,Suite 203,Concord,CA 94520-7931 Adele Ho,City of San Pablo One Alvarado Square,Building#3,San Pablo,CA 94906 R The Board of :supervisors Contra Jahn Sweeten Clerk of the Board and County Administration Building �(`�C`+�'� County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 Costa c..�t (97.5)335-1900 Martinez,California 945531293 /amount j John Gioia,1st District County Gayle B.Ulkema,2nd District �� x,•� 5r Donna Gerber,3rd District Mark'DeSaulnier,4th District Federal D.Glover,5th District ° 4fA.,,-Oli K"t February 26, 2002 The Honorable Ellen Tauscher 1122 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Tauscher: I would like to thank you for your continued work and support over the past year to secure funding for one of our much-needed Flood Control projects in the cities of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek. I was pleased to learn that $100,000 was appropriated to the Army Corps of Engineers' 2002 budget for a reconnaissance study for the GraysonlMurderer's Creek Project. I am hopeful that this will be the first step towards a successful first phase of the project and that it will lead to 'continued interest by the Agencies involved. I look forward to working with you in subsequent phases of the project to ultimately work towards its successful completion and an overall benefit for the citizens of the affected areas. Very truly yours, Yrvi sor John Gioia Chair of the Board of Supervisors JG:KE:mw A:tTauscher.doc c: Mcr&ers of the Board of Supervisors M.Shia;Public Works Director Leary Wong,City of Pleasant Hill 100 Gregory Lane,Pleasant Hill,CA 94523 Brian Murphy,City of Walnut Creek P.O.Box 8039,Walnut Creek,CA 94596 Evan Jacobs,Tauscher Office 1801 No.California Blvd.,Ste 103,Walnut Creek,CA 94596