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"FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 12, 1994
SUBJECT: ENDORSEMENT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PILOT "KIDS IN CREEKS"
PROGRAM IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)& BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
ENDORSE the implementation of a pilot introduction of the "Kids in Creeks" Program to the Contra
Costa County educational system;
AUTHORIZE the allocation of$13,700 from the County's Stormwater Management Plan Budget for
fiscal year 1993-1994, to be combined with the proposed $11,300 Environmental Protection Agency
grant;
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to co-sign for Contra Costa County with the Aquatic Habitat
Institute (Kids in Creeks) on grant documents; and
AUTHORIZE Supervisor Smith to send a letter thanking Valerie Pittman of the Hillcrest School in
Rodeo for her interest in the introduction of the "Kids in Creeks" Program in Contra Costa County.
II. Financiallmpact:
The Aquatic Habitat Institute (AHI) is working to obtain a grant for$11,300 from the Environmental
Protection Agency, and has asked the County to pledge funds of $13,700 to support a pilot
introduction of the Kids in Creeks Program in Contra Costa County. The matching funds would
come from the County's 1993-1994 Stormwater Management Plan budget.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The "Kids in Creeks" Program was started as part of the Alameda County Stormwater Program.
Due to funding restrictions, the program to date has only been available to Alameda County
teachers. However, through this pilot introduction, the program would be available to Contra
Costa County teachers as well.
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Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 19 , 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT )
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
MM:pe I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
g:\fldctl\fcbo\Kids 12.t4 an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supep ars on tV date shown.
Orig. Div: Public Works (FCE) ATTESTED:
Contact: M. Morton, 313-2285 PHIL B LOR.Cler c of the Board
cc: M. Kubicek, Flood Control Engineering
f Sups rs and Coun Administrator
D. Freitas, Flood Control Engineering 0
By ---,Deputy
Endorsement for the Implementation of a Pilot "Kids in Creeks" Program in Contra Costa County
April 12, 1994
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III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: (Continued)
The County's participation would allow AHI to conduct a two and a half day workshop for thirty
(30) teachers in Contra Costa County. The workshop gives the participating teachers the tools
to teach their students about the creek environments in their own communities, as well as the
Bay-Estuary system their creeks eventually drain into. As a result of this participation, these
teachers would also have access to AHI's lending library. The library has many of the tools the
teachers will need to present the program to their students including Stream Inventory Kits,
books, slides and videos.
IV. Consequences of Negative Action:
The "Kids in Creeks" Program would be a valuable environmental tool in our community. If the
pilot program was not approved, this resource would not be available to Contra Costa County
teachers.