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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03221994 - 1.52 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, CHIEF ENGINEER DATE: MARCH 22, 1994 SUBJECT: INDICATE SUPPORT FOR INCLUDING STATE SUBVENTION PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE PROPOSED STATE BOND ISSUE, COUNTYWIDE. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)& BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: Indicate support for Governor Wilson's including $135 million for funding the State's Subvention Program in the proposed State budget with State bond financing and Authorize Chairperson to send a letter to the County's State Legislators to solicit their support. II. Financial Impact: The subvention Program has provided millions of dollars in financial assistance toward the non-federal cost share of federal flood control improvements constructed in Contra Costa County. We anticipate receiving approximately $1.2 million from the Subvention Program over the next three years for the Wildcat-San Pablo Creeks and Walnut Creek Projects. III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The flood control improvements constructed by the Corps of Engineers and the Soil Conservation Service in the State and Contra Costa County have eliminated many severe flooding problems and saved millions of dollars in property losses by the general public. Without the State Subvention Program many of these improvements would not be constructed today. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Lack of support by our local legislators may result in the Subvention Program not being funded. Continued on Attachment:_ SIGNATURE: _ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON ;u, i 9,? APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X,_OTHER_ I hereby certify that this is a true and correctcopy ur an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: a-T / y 9 PHIL BATCHELOR Clerk of the Board VOTE OF SUPERVISORS of Supervisors and minty Administrator UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) By AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: M FK:ly c:BO\15.t3 Orig. Div: Public Works(FC) Contact: Milton Kubicek(510)313-2203 cc: County Administrator V.Alexeeff,Gmeda Director s............ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY TOM POWERS •, a� ��4 SUPERVISOR,FIRST DISTRICT q c....... March 22, 1994 ou The Honorable Nicholas C. Petris The Senate of California, 9th District 1970 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 Dear s: Governor. Wilson's proposed state budget for 1994-95 includes a $135 million bond measure to be used for the State's Federal Flood Control Project Subvention Program. The Subvention Program is extremely important to most California counties because it provides funding for a portion of the local costs associated with federal government construction of flood control infrastructure. The counties alone cannot afford to construct the major drainage improvements needed to abate recurring flooding problems. Financial participation by the State and Federal governments is essential. In our county alone, flood control improvements costing millions of dollars have been constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Soil Conservation Service. The State's Subvention Program has made it possible for our county to meet the non-federal cost share requirements. While bond funding may not be the most ideal method of financing local costs for these improvements, at present there is no hope of funding from any other source. Construction of these projects must continue to ensure the safety and security of our county's residents. We respectfully request your support of the bond measure to support the Flood Control Subvention Program which is currently under consideration by State Senate Budget and Fiscal Review-Subcommittee No. 2. Ve truly yours, m Powers upervisor, First District TPJV c:bonds.t3 cc: Members-Board of Supervisors P. Batchelor, County Administrator V. Alexeeff, GMEDA Director J.M. Wa/ford, Public works Director 100-37th STREET, ROOM 270, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94805 • TELEPHONE (415) 374-3231 '7�t.6. r ......L BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .... .....o� CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OS i Wu>!A 'm TOM POWERS y•,�� 1�� SUPERVISOR,FIRST DISTRICT s Acou March 22, 1994 The Honorable Daniel Boatwright The Senate of California, 7th District 1001 Galaxy Way Concord, CA 94520 Dear Governor Wilson's proposed state budget for 1994-95 includes a $135 million bond measure to be used for the State's Federal Flood Control Project Subvention Program. The Subvention Program is extremely important to most California counties because it provides funding for a portion of the local costs associated with federal government construction of flood control infrastructure. The counties alone cannot afford to construct the major drainage improvements needed to abate recurring flooding problems. Financial participation by the State and Federal governments is essential. In our county alone, flood control improvements costing millions of dollars have been constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Soil Conservation Service. The State's Subvention Program has made it possible for our county to meet the non-federal cost share requirements. While bond funding may not be the most ideal method of financing local costs for these improvements, at present there is no hope of funding from any other source. Construction of these projects must continue to ensure the safety and security of our county's residents. We respectfully request your support of the bond measure to support the Flood Control Subvention Program which is currently under consideration by State Senate Budget and Fiscal Review-Subcommittee No. 2. Ve truly yours, T m Powers upervisor, First District TPJV c:bonds.0 cc: Members-Board of Supervisors P. Batchelor, County Administrator V. Alexeeff, GMEDA Director J.M. Waltbrd, Public works Director 100- 37th STREET, ROOM 270, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94805 • TELEPHONE (415) 374-3231 j�-6 s_........... BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY O: rilipuM TOM POWERS SUPERVISOR.FIRST DISTRICT ------- -- March 22, 1994 Cou The Honorable Richard Rainey The State Assembly, 15th District 1948 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Walnut Creek, CA 94596 J Dear.Mi' I Governor Wilson's proposed state budget for 1994-95 includes a $135 million bond measure to be used for the State's Federal Flood Control Project Subvention Program. The Subvention Program is extremely important to most California counties because it provides funding for a portion of the local costs associated with federal government construction of flood control infrastructure. The counties alone cannot afford to construct the major drainage improvements needed to abate recurring flooding problems. Financial participation by the State and Federal governments is essential. In our county alone, flood control improvements costing millions of dollars have been constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Soil Conservation Service. The State's Subvention Program has made it possible for our county to meet the non-federal cost share requirements. While bond funding may not be the most ideal method of financing local costs for these improvements, at present there is no hope of funding from any other source. Construction of these projects must continue to ensure the safety and security of our county's residents. We respectfully request your support of the bond measure to support the Flood Control Subvention Program which is currently under consideration by State Assembly Ways and Means-Subcommittee No. 3. ery truly yours, Tom Powers Supervisor, First District TP.1v c.bonds.t3 CC.' Members-Board of Supervisors P. Batchelor; County Administrator V. Alexeefl; GMEDA Director J.M. Watford, Public works Director 100-37th STREET, ROOM 270, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94805 • TELEPHONE (415) 374-3231 •c�y�6 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY of •rijuun s ;ar TOM POWERS •, •�� SUPERVISOR,FIRST DISTRICT March 22, 1994 sra,CouK The Honorable Robert Campbell The State Assembly, 11 th District 815 Estudillo Martinez CA 94553 Dear Governor Wilson's proposed state budget for 1994-95 includes a $135 million bond measure to be used for the State's Federal Flood Control Project Subvention Program. The Subvention Program is extremely important to most California counties because it provides funding for a portion of the local costs associated with federal government construction of flood control infrastructure. The counties alone cannot afford to construct the major drainage improvements needed to abate recurring flooding problems. Financial participation by the State and Federal governments is essential. In our county alone, flood control improvements costing millions of dollars have been constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Soil Conservation Service. The State's Subvention Program has made it possible for our county to meet the non-federal cost share requirements. While bond funding may not be the most ideal method of financing local costs for these improvements, at present there is no hope of funding from any other source. Construction of these projects must continue to ensure the safety and security of our county's residents. We respectfully request your support of the bond measure to support the Flood Control Subvention Program which is currently under consideration by State Assembly Ways and Means-Subcommittee No. 3. V ry truly yours, om Powers Supervisor, First District TP.1v c.bonds.t3 CC" Members-Board of Supervisors P. Batchelor, County Administrator V. Alexeeff, GMEDA Director J.M. Walford, Public works Director 100- 37th STREET, ROOM 270, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94805 • TELEPHONE (415) 374-3231 �` 6