Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Board of Directors Agenda

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1 Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Board of Directors Agenda c/o RAPS, Inc. P.O. Box 2453 Seaside, CA (831) PRWFPA Chair Greg Caput PRWFPA Vice Chair Anthony Botelho Gilroy City Hall Council Chambers 7351 Roseanna Street June 1, :00 a.m. Gilroy, CA CALL TO ORDER RECOMMENDED ACTION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (A maximum of three minutes on any subject not on the agenda) 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 6. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE A. Minutes of the February 2, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting -Ana Flores, RAPS, Inc. Approve the minutes of the February 2, 2018 Board of Directors meeting. (Page 5) B. Approval of Payment to Gutierrez Consultants -Lidia Gutierrez, Gutierrez Consultants Approve the January 2018 April 2018 invoice for services rendered by Gutierrez Consultants. (Page 11) Page 1 of 78

2 C. Approval of Payment to RAPS, Inc. -Maura Twomey, RAPS, Inc. Approve the January 2018 April 2018 invoices for services rendered by RAPS, Inc. (Page 17) D. ABC Law Firm Invoices -Maura Twomey, RAPS, Inc. Approve the invoices for services rendered by ABC Law Firm. (Page 29) E. Gutierrez Consultants Contract Extension for FY Lidia Gutierrez, Gutierrez Consultants Approve the FY contract extension with Gutierrez Consultants. (Page 39) F. RAPS, Inc. Contract Extension for FY Maura Twomey, RAPS, Inc. Approve the FY contract extension with RAPS, Inc. (Page 47) G. ABC Law Contract Extension for FY Maura Twomey, RAPS, Inc. Approve the FY contract extension with ABC Law. (Page 51) H. Financial Update Report -Arleicka Conley, RAPS, Inc. Accept the financial update report which provides an update on PRWFPA's current financial position and accompanying financial statements. (Page 55) 7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 8. ADMINISTRATION A. California Department of Water Resources Flood Emergency APPROVE Response Grant for Rainfall Monitoring Equipment -Mark Strudley, Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Approve a match contribution of 20,000 to assist the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District in accepting a State Flood Emergency Response Grant award for the purchase of enhanced rainfall monitoring equipment. (Page 63) Page 2 of 78

3 B. Draft FY Budget ADOPT -Arleicka Conley, RAPS, Inc. 9. PLANNING Adopt the draft the FY agency budget. (Page 69) A. Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project Update INFORMATION -Mark Strudley, County of Santa Cruz 10. OTHER BUSINESS 11. ADJOURN 1. Receive an update on Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project. 2. Receive an update on the Pajaro River Integrated General Reevaluation Report/Environmental Assessment. REFERENCE ITEMS: A PRWFPA Meeting Schedule (Page 75) B. Acronym Guide (Page 77) NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: Date: September 7, 2018 Location: Watsonville Council Chambers Council Chambers 275 Main Street, 4 th Floor, (6 th Flr. Parking) Watsonville, CA Time: 9:00 AM Note: Action listed for each Agenda item represents the staff recommendation. The Board of Directors may, at its discretion, take any action on the items listed in the Agenda. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec ), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. If you have a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, contact Ana Flores at , or by aflores@ambag.org, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Mission: The purpose of the Authority is to identify, evaluate, fund and implement environmentally sound flood prevention and control strategies in the Pajaro River Watershed, on an intergovernmental, cooperative basis as required by the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Act. Page 3 of 78

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5 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority PRWFPA February 2, CALL TO ORDER The Board of Directors of the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority, Chair Phillips presiding, convened at the San Benito County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Varela led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Board of Directors Representative Present Absent County of San Benito Supervisor Anthony Botelho X County of Santa Cruz Supervisor Greg Caput X County of Monterey Supervisor John Phillips X County of Santa Clara Supervisor Mike Wasserman X Monterey County Water Resources Agency Director Abby Taylor-Silva X San Benito County Water District Director Frank Bettencourt X Santa Clara County Water District Director John Varela X Zone 7 Flood Control District Director Felipe Hernandez X City of Gilroy (Associate Member) Vacant X City of Hollister (Associate Member) Vacant X City of Morgan Hill (Associate Member) Vacant X Others Present: Mary Bannister; Karen Miller, Clint Miller; Lidia Gutierrez, Gutierrez Consultants; Tony Gregorio, Jackie McCloud, City of Watsonville; Antonella Gentile and Mark Strudley, County of Santa Cruz; Arleicka Conley, and Ana Flores, Regional Analysis and Planning Services, Inc. (RAPS, Inc.). 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. Page 5 of 78

6 6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2018 Director Caput was nominated as Chair of the Authority. Director Botelho was nominated as Vice Chair of the Authority. Motion made by Director Varela, seconded by Director Bettencourt to elect Director Caput as Chair and Director Botelho as the Vice Chair of the Authority. Motion passed unanimously. Director Phillips passed the gavel to incoming Chair Caput. 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Draft Audited Financial Statements for FY Adam Guise, CPA Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP, presented the draft audited financial statements for FY Mr. Guise reported that the Authority received an unmodified clean opinion and there were no findings. B. Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project Update Garth Hall, Deputy Operating Officer of Water Supply, SCVWD gave an update on the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project. The project will address five big challenges 1) restore federally threatened fish; 2) improve the delta; 3) improve resiliency and emergency water supply; 4) eliminate water quality issues in the San Luis Reservoir; and 5) reduce flooding to disadvantaged communities. Mr. Hall added that the project will provide a dedicated emergency water supply. It is projected that the emergency water supply would increase by 82,000 and 87,000 acre-feet in 2030 and The project would also increase local surface storage capacity by 90%, and mitigate risk of Delta export outages and imported water conveyance outages. The project will also enhance water supply for agriculture and M&I by reducing drought risks to water users. Water supply would increase by up to 20,000 acre-feet in dry years, improve groundwater conditions to agricultural customers, and would contribute to sustainable groundwater management goals in four basins. The project will protect disadvantaged and vulnerable communities against flooding by 1) decreasing flood flows from North Fork Pacheco Creek by up to 61%; and 2) reducing downstream 100-year flood flows by up to 4,700 cfs. Mr. Hall reported that the Water Commission is currently evaluating and reviewing applications. SCVWD staff is working closely with the Water Commission to fill in the gaps of the application and provide additional information requested. Director Varela suggested reaching out to Congressman Panetta in regards to the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project and the positive impact it can have to the region. Mr. Hall stated that SCVWD staff has met with Congressman Panetta and he indicated that he was interested in learning more about the project. By consensus, the PRWFPA Board requested that Congressman Panetta be invited to a presentation of the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project and how this project impacts the region. Mr. Hall will assist in drafting the letter. Page 6 of 78

7 8. CONSENT A. Minutes of the November 21, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting The minutes of the November 21, 2017 Board of Directors meeting was approved. B. Approval of Payment to Gutierrez Consultants The invoices for services rendered by Gutierrez Consultants from November 2017 December 2017 were approved. C. Approval of Payment to RAPS, Inc. The invoices for services rendered by RAPS, Inc. from November 2017 December 2017 were approved. D. ABC Law Firm Invoices The invoices for services rendered by ABC Law Firm was approved. E. Financial Update Report The financial update report was accepted. Motion made by Director Phillips, seconded by Director Hernandez to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed with Director Taylor-Silva and Director Botelho abstaining from item 8.A. Minutes of the November 21, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting. 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION None. 10. PLANNING A. Update on Potential Grant Opportunities Mark Strudley, County of Santa Cruz gave a presentation on the application to CA-DWR Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant for Enhanced Rainfall Monitoring Equipment. Mr. Strudley reported that existing monitoring systems in the watershed such as the county s ALERT rain and stream gages, USGS stream gages and the Doppler radar atop Mount Umunhum are unable to adequately monitor heavy rainfall across the County. The inability of existing resources to monitor rainfall in many areas of the County can be address with the purchase and installation of an X-band radar facility. The X-band radar is 1) the newest technology available; 2) has shorter range; 3) more precise detection; 4) 360` viewshed at all elevations; 5) has higher scan rate; 6) size like older home satellite dish; 7) can be placed on building, even portable; and 8) unites are much less expensive. The Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District applied for funding to purchase and install a Page 7 of 78

8 X-band radar. All project costs are reimbursable through the grant. DWR will announce the draft grant awards in May If the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District are awarded the grant, the project would begin in the summer of Mr. Strudley reported that the PRWFPA Executive Coordinator submitted a Letter of Commitment for the project on behalf of the Authority. The commitment was for participation of staff in meetings and workshops to support implementation and operation of the project only. There is no cost to the Authority. Brief discussion followed. B. Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project Update Mark Strudley, County of Santa Cruz reported that the Corps approved for the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) to move forward to the beginning of the design phase ahead of the release of the Director s Report. The Director s Report will be released for review in July Staff is currently looking for sources of funding to support the project through its engineering and construction phases. The project s benefit cost ratio (BCR) has decreased below a 2.0 and no longer qualifies for federal funding. Staff is currently looking into funding opportunities through the State. Mr. Strudley added that they have ongoing weekly calls with the Corps on emergency repairs to the levee. The repairs will start in February Chair Caput recommended sending a letter to Congresswoman Eshoo updating her on the progress of the Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project. Brief discussion followed. Director Phillips stated that he will be meeting with Assemblymember Anna Caballero and stated that Mr. Strudley is welcomed at this meeting to discuss the project. By consensus, the Board requested that Mr. Strudley notify the Authority via if there are any urgent updates with the project. Kenn Reiller, Sierra Club referred to Phase 2 of the Pajaro River Watershed Study conducted by RMC for the Authority. Mr. Reiller stated that Chapter 5 of Phase 2 discusses the design flow rates and how it interacts with Soap Lake. It could challenge the Corps decision on the BCR for the project. Mr. Reiller stated that the SWG should look into this and how it can affect the BCR. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Strudley reported that the Authority provided a comment letter for the draft GRR/EA in November 2017 and it was accepted by the Corps. The Corps is currently responding to the comment letters and they will be included in the final report. 11. Other Business None. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m. Page 8 of 78

9 PRWFPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ATTENDANCE & VOTING RECORD BOARD MEETING DATE: February 2, 2018 Attendance (X= Present; AB= Absent) Voting (Y= Yes; N=No; A=Abstain) MEMBER PRWFPA REP Attendance Item# 6 Election of Officers Item# 8 Consent County of Monterey John Phillips X Y Y - - County of San Benito Anthony Botelho X Y Y - - County of Santa Clara Mike Wasserman AB County of Santa Cruz Greg Caput X Y Y - - Monterey County Water Resources Agency San Benito County Water District Santa Clara Valley Water District Abby Taylor-Silva X Y Y - - Frank Bettencourt X Y Y - - John Varela X Y Y - - Zone 7 Flood Control Felipe Hernandez X Y Y - - Associate Members (Non-Voting Members) City of Gilroy (Associate Member) City of Hollister (Associate Member) Vacant Vacant AB AB City of Morgan Hill (Associate Member) Vacant (* = Board Members that arrived late, therefore, did not vote on the item. Please refer the minutes) AB Page 9 of 78

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15 May 11, 2018 Ms. Maura Twomey, Executive Director Pajaro River Watershed FPA Post Office Box 2453 Seaside, CA Dear Maura: Attached is an invoice from Gutierrez Consultants for professional services provided from April 1, 2018 through April 30, The services were provided in accordance with the Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project Contract. The invoice is for a total amount of and the balance remaining is 46, Sincerely, Lidia Gutierrez Principal 118 Diablo Ranch Court Danville, CA Page 15 of 78

16 Gutierrez Consultants 118 Diablo Ranch Court Danville, CA Invoice Bill To: Pajaro River Watershed FPA PO Box 2453 Seaside, CA Date Invoice No. Project Service Period 05/11/ /1/18-4/30/18 Item Description Quantity Rate Amount FPA Subtask 1.9 Partner Facilit Prepare for and participate in monthly Staff Working Group meeting/call; general coordination regarding High Speed Rail project status Total Page 16 of 78

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39 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES This Amendment No. 9 to the Contract for Services dated June 4, 2010 between the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority (Authority) and Gutierrez Consultants, Inc. (Contractor) amends the following sections of the original agreement. 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. CONTRACTOR shall perform all of the necessary services as described above and incorporated herein by this reference and shall comply with all relevant conditions as set forth in the AGREEMENT. The Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit A. B. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. C. Said services and all duties incidental or necessary thereto shall be performed diligently and competently and in accordance with professional standards of performance. 2. COMPENSATION A. Authority shall pay CONTRACTOR for services a total amount not to exceed SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS (70,000.00). In no event shall compensation exceed this amount without prior written consent of the AUTHORITY. Rate schedule is attached as Exhibit B. B. Invoices for services must be presented to AUTHORITY no later than the first business day of each month for the month prior. CONTRACTOR shall submit to AUTHORITY an invoice stating a description of services provided, and stating the amount due CONTRACTOR for such service. AUTHORITY shall pay the CONTRACTOR promptly. No interest or carrying charges shall accrue to CONTRACTOR by reason of delayed payment. 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this agreement shall commence on July 1, 2018 (Commencement Date), and shall continue until June 30, 2019 (Termination Date), or until the parties mutually determine that the work required hereunder is satisfactorily completed, whichever occurs first. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this agreement this June 1, 2018 in Gilroy, California. GUTIERREZ CONSULTANTS Signature Date Lidia Gutierrez Principal Page 39 of 78

40 PAJARO RIVER WATERSHED FLOOD PREVENTION AUTHORITY Signature Greg Caput Chair of the Board of Directors Date Approved as to Form Signature Anthony Condotti Attorney at Law Date Page 40 of 78

41 FY 2018/19 Amendment No. 9 EXHIBIT A Scope of Services for Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project The Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority was established in October 1999 in order to identify, evaluate, fund, and implement flood prevention and control strategies in the Pajaro River Watershed, on an intergovernmental basis. Since the watershed covers areas of four counties and four water districts, the board is comprised of one representative from each of the following agencies: County of Monterey County of San Benito County of Santa Clara County of Santa Cruz Monterey County Water Resources Agency San Benito County Water District Santa Clara Valley Water District Zone 7 Flood Control District The Authority acts as a governing body through which each member organization can participate and contribute to finding a method to provide flood protection in the watershed and promote general watershed interests. Although efforts have been made in the past to prevent flooding, it has become apparent over the past decades that the magnitude of the problem was not properly established. Flooding throughout the lower Pajaro River reaches is a hazard to public and private property including residences, agriculture, highways, watercourses, and environmental resources. Immediately after being established, the Authority began studying the watershed, including identifying the source and magnitude of the floodflows. The Phase 1 Study was completed in July 2002 and consisted of modeling both the hydrologic and sediment regimes of the watershed. The results of Phase 1 provided a better understanding of the characteristics of the watershed and changes over time that affect flooding frequency and flooding potential in the downstream reaches of the Pajaro River. The Phase 2 work was completed in April 2003 and identified project alternatives that would provide flood protection for the Pajaro River from Chittenden to Monterey Bay from the 100-year flood flows identified in Phase 1. The Phase 2 Study projects were developed to coordinate with a concurrent Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Lower Pajaro River flood protection project. After the conclusion of Phase 2, the Corps identified a 100-year flood protection project for the Lower Pajaro River without any upstream projects. The Corps 100-year flood protection project was based on the assumption that the watershed conditions (or current level of flood attenuation provided in the upper watershed) are maintained. The Phase 1 model results highlighted the natural flood attenuation benefits of Soap Lake and the critical importance of maintaining those benefits as part of any Pajaro River flood protection solution. The focus of the Authority work shifted to ensure that the flows passing through the Lower Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project would not increase above the currently predicted levels. The most direct way to achieve this goal was to preserve Soap Lake and its attenuation capabilities. Page 41 of 78

42 The Phase 3 and 4A Study was completed in March 2005 and defined and documented the preferred method to maintain the Soap Lake attenuation and storage capacity, known as the Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project (Project). In Phase 3, Soap Lake was hydraulically modeled and the floodplain boundaries defined. The impacts of flooding and land use preservation were examined in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the cost of the Project were estimated. In January 2007, the Authority was awarded 4,425,300 in grant funding from Proposition 50 for the implementation of the Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project. Of the approximate 4.4 million grant, 3,825,000 was to go towards land and easement acquisitions and the remaining 600,300 is to go towards development, implementation, and administration of the land and easement acquisition project. The grant funds were to be awarded to entities seeking to purchase land or easements in the Soap Lake Floodplain consistent with the floodplain requirements established by the Authority. At the time the grant expired in December 2016, the Authority had awarded 2,728,020 in grant funds for acquisition of three properties or easements in the Soap Lake Floodplain. With the expiration of the grant, the anticipated work activities to continue to implement the Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project shift from awarding the Proposition 50 grant funds to coordinating with land acquisition partners and pursuing new funding for easement and land acquisition in the floodplain. This Scope of Services describes those tasks to be completed by Gutierrez Consultants (CONSULTANT) necessary for the implementation of the Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project through June 30, In addition to implementation of the Soap Lake Project, the Authority expects to continue to monitor and review proposed development activities in the watershed and participate in watershed coordination, including the proposed California High Speed Rail and the Pajaro Compass. This Scope of Services describes those tasks to be completed by CONSULTANT necessary for support of those activities through June 30, Finally, there have been significant issues associated with the Army Corps of Engineers development of the Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project that affect the Authority s role in support of the project. Over the last two years, substantial progress was recorded with respect to the project s acceptance into the Corps SMART planning process, an Alternative Formulation Briefing Conference, execution of a new Feasibility Cost Share Agreement, execution of a contract for the required NEPA and CEQA documents, and then the receipt of full federal funding through completion of the study. Most of the pressing time sensitive matters appeared to be resolved. Unfortunately, additional time sensitive matters have resurfaced. Since the conversion to the Corps SMART planning in August 2014, the project study schedule has slipped 18 months in what is supposed to be a three-year planning effort. These delays postpone the study completion date. A projected conclusion is now well outside the three year planning window, which requires additional federal attention. Pajaro River project sponsors have requested that the Authority increase its political lobbying efforts in support of the project. Additionally, the Authority may consider revisiting project alternatives that were originally excluded after the Corps committed to a project that provided the required flood risk reduction. This Scope of Services describes those tasks to be completed by CONSULTANT necessary for additional legislative support and strategic planning through June 30, Page 42 of 78

43 Task 1: Staff Working Group and Board of Directors Meetings The Authority anticipates continuing the monthly Staff Working Group meetings and bi-monthly Board of Directors meetings. CONSULTANT shall continue to provide technical support services for these meetings including review and revision of meeting agenda, preparation of meeting presentation and handouts, preparation for and attendance at meetings, and other meeting support services as needed. Deliverables: Meeting agenda, handouts, memoranda, and presentations as needed Task 2: Evaluation of Funding Opportunities and Grant Application Research the general availability of applicable funding sources, including but not limited to SWRCB and DWR Proposition 1, California Department of Conservation, US Department of Agriculture, and Environmental Protection Agency Grants. As necessary, conduct in-person or phone meetings and attend funding workshops with funding agencies to confirm project funding eligibility and requirements. Prepare regular updates summarizing the funding opportunities and the recommended strategy for securing the maximum grants and loans for all phases of the project, from planning to construction. Due to the nature of funding opportunities and the need to respond immediately following the release of the application submittal requirements, this scope assumes the preparation and submittal of one application (funding program to be determined). CONSULTANT shall prepare all application documents and be responsible for submittal of the application. Deliverable: Funding Updates. Funding application (one) Task 3: Information and Public Outreach It is anticipated that there will continue to be many questions from the community regarding the status of the Soap Lake project and general Authority activities. There are also requests of the Authority to make presentations at public meetings and workshops. CONSULTANT shall respond to questions and requests for information, prepare informational materials, and attend and participate in meetings and workshops as requested. Additionally, CONSULTANT shall review the Authority website and provide updated information as needed. Deliverables: Public Information (handouts, mailings, presentations and other applicable products as developed) Information for Web Postings Task 4: Partner and Land Owner Facilitation The FPA has identified interested partners and maintains on-going communications with each partner through regular meetings, conference calls and . Each land trust or agency has their own public outreach efforts and the Authority would assist them with their outreach programs. The land trusts also may have established relationships with land owners and would make contact directly with them. CONSULTANT shall inform all partners of the on-going status of acquisitions, facilitate inter-agency cooperation, share strategies, work on joint projects, monitor that the project goals are being met through acquisitions, and support land owner facilitation. Deliverables: Partner Meeting Agenda, Meeting Summaries, and Other Applicable Documentation Page 43 of 78

44 Task 5: Soap Lake Development Reviews The Authority will continue in its role of reviewing proposed development activities in the Soap Lake Floodplain and their potential impacts on floodplain detention capacity. Of note, the California High Speed Rail has two proposed alignments through the floodplain and the Authority has been coordinating with the design team regarding the project and potential impacts. CONSULTANT shall support the review of proposed development activities and project documentation including development plans and environmental analysis of the proposed developments. Deliverables: Project review notes Task 6: Legislative and Lobbying Support The Corps Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project planning is delayed again and is now well outside the three year planning window, which requires additional federal attention. Pajaro River project sponsors have requested that the Authority increase its political lobbying efforts in support of the project. Additionally, the Authority may consider revisiting project alternatives that were originally excluded after the Corps committed to a project that provided the required flood risk reduction. CONSULTANT shall support preparation for and participate in legislative activities including meetings with State and Federal representatives. Deliverables: Lobbying informational materials and meeting notes Task 7: Program Evaluation and Reporting Other tasks include program assessment, evaluation, reporting, parcel site visits, and easement compliance tracking. This is an important task by which to measure the on-going success of the Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project implementation. After land and easements have been acquired, field visits will be conducted and records kept as to the compliance with easement provisions. Success of the Soap Lake Project and the associated Pajaro River Levee Reconstruction Project relies on the continued availability of the flood water storage and attenuation provided by the Soap Lake area. Therefore, parcel observations and compliance with flood control easement provisions are essential to protecting communities and resources downstream, as well as important to maintaining the many benefits of preserving Soap Lake in its existing agricultural and undeveloped state for surrounding communities. CONSULTANT shall regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the program and suggest any modifications to be made, as well as report on the progress and accomplishments of the Soap Lake Project. Program aspects to evaluate and consider include, but are not limited to, outreach effectiveness, acquisition strategies and rate, priority targets for acquisition, role of partners, implementation schedule, and other funding sources. Deliverables: Recommended program modifications, as needed Page 44 of 78

45 FY 2018/19 Amendment No. 9 EXHIBIT B Rate Schedule for Gutierrez Consultants, Inc. Classification Principal Associate Planner Project Assistant 2017/2018 Rate 228/hour 168/hour 146/hour 1. The individual hourly rates include salary, overhead and profit. The hourly rates also include ordinary expenses, including telecommunications, computer usage, and regular reproduction jobs. Other direct costs (ODCs) such as large reproduction jobs and travel expenses will be charged at actual cost plus 10%. Mileage will not be marked up. Subconsultants will be billed at actual cost plus 10%. Mileage rate will be that allowed by current IRS guidelines. Page 45 of 78

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47 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES This Amendment No. 20 to the Contract for Services dated July 21, 2000 between the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority (Authority) and Regional Analysis & Planning Services, Inc. (Contractor) amends the following sections of the original agreement. 1. SCOPE OF WORK. The Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit A. 2. COMPENSATION. For all services listed in Exhibit A, Contractor shall be reimbursed for actual costs incurred, (time and material). A rate schedule is attached as Exhibit B. 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this agreement shall commence on July 1, 2018 (Commencement Date), and shall continue until June 30, 2019 (Termination Date), or until the parties mutually determine that the work required hereunder is satisfactorily completed, whichever occurs first. 4. COST LIMITATIONS. The total amount of compensation under this agreement shall not exceed 45, for Agency Administration. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this agreement this June 1, 2018 in Gilroy, California. REGIONAL ANALYSIS & PLANNING SERVICES, INC. Signature Maura Twomey Executive Coordinator Date PAJARO RIVER WATERSHED FLOOD PREVENTION AUTHORITY Signature Greg Caput Chair of the Board of Directors Date Page 47 of 78

48 Approved as to Form Signature Anthony Condotti Attorney at Law Date Page 48 of 78

49 FY Amendment No. 20 EXHIBIT A Scope of Services AGENCY ADMINISTRATION 1. Organize, schedule and notice meetings, workshops and hearings of the Authority. 2. Organize and schedule meetings of the Authority s Staff Working Group. 3. Prepare/distribute agendas, take minutes, activate/set up public address systems, record proceedings and carry out similar work related to the meetings. 4. Prepare basic non-technical reports to and correspondence from the combined agencies based on input from the Staff Working Group. 5. Ensure that all participating agencies are kept up to date and informed (through the use of mail, and fax) of proposed agenda items, correspondence and other information related to the efforts of the Authority. 6. Process correspondence, maintain files and carry out related work. 7. Provide a range of clerical and administrative staff support to ensure the most effective, efficient and fiscally responsible staffing level for the respective tasks. 8. Provide liaison with the legal counsel and administer legal contract. 9. Maintain FPCC filing responsibility. 10. Act as the fiscal agent for the Authority. 11. Administer contract(s) agreement(s). 12. Fulfill other tasks as needed, and directed by the Authority s Board of Directors. 13. Maintain PRWFPA website. Page 49 of 78

50 FY Amendment No. 20 EXHIBIT B HOURLY RATES Associate Planner Director of Finance & Admin. Svcs Senior Executive Assistant Executive Coordinator GIS Coordinator Principal Accountant Note. 1. Overhead Costs include: insurance, rent, utilities, office supplies, computer services, communications (telephone, postage, fax, ), in-house printing, and accounting services. Note 2. Itemized monthly invoices will include hours worked for each major task (to the quarter hour). Staff time records shall be available for review upon request. Page 50 of 78

51 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES This agreement is made and entered into as of the date and place set forth below by and between The Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority, hereinafter referred to as Authority, and, Atchison, Barisone & Condotti hereinafter referred to as Contractor upon the following terms and conditions: 1. Authority hereby engages contractor and contractor hereby agrees to perform all services as hereinafter described. The contractor, who represents that he is qualified and will perform services described in the Scope of Work, Attachment For all of the services described above and all goods and material supplied by contractor, Authority shall pay the Contractor according to the Fee Schedule, Attachment 2. Payment will be made upon approval of invoice(s) from the Authority at their Board of Directors meeting. 3. Invoices for services must be presented to Authority. Receipts for expenditures and invoices for services should be presented in accordance with the Fee Schedule. Authority shall pay the Contractor promptly after Authority receives an invoice, as appropriate, and invoice has been approved for payment by the Authority at their Board of Directors meeting. 4. The work to be performed under this agreement shall commence on or about July 1, 2018, and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2019, or until the work required is satisfactorily completed, whichever occurs first. Any extension beyond the Termination Date must be requested in writing two weeks prior to the Termination Date, and approved and signed by both parties. 5. The contract amount shall not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars (15,000.00). No interest or carrying charges shall accrue to contractor by reason of delayed payment. Contractor shall not be entitled to extra compensation for services or materials not otherwise authorized under this agreement, unless Authority has first authorized such extra services or materials in writing. 6. Contractor is an independent contractor and shall not be considered an agent or employee of the Authority, its member agencies or the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG). 7. Contractor shall, at all times during the terms of this agreement, carry worker's compensation insurance covering all of its employees, public liability, errors and omissions insurance and property damage insurance, and automotive insurance as required by current statute, and shall comply with all state and federal laws relating to employees. All insurance coverages shall be maintained in full force by the contractor for the duration of this agreement, and shall name Authority as an additional insured on such policies of insurance. 8. Authority may terminate this agreement without cause, at any time, upon giving thirty (30) days advance written notice to contractor. Such notice will set forth the effective date of the termination. An oral stop work order may be used to temporarily halt work by the contractor in anticipation of written notice of termination. The written notice of termination immediately discontinue all services under this agreement and deliver all products, and other items developed in the performance of this contract. Page 51 of 78

52 9. None of the services or work to be provided under this contract may be subcontracted to another contractor. 10. This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between the parties hereto relating to the work described under this agreement, and correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and modifications of each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this agreement are of no force and effect. Any modification of this agreement must be in writing. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this contract this June 1, 2018in Gilroy, California. AUTHORITY CONTRACTOR Signature Date Signature Date Name: Greg Caput Name: Anthony Condotti Title: Chair of the Board of Directors Title: Attorney at Law Page 52 of 78

53 Attachment 1 Scope of Work 1. Advise the Authority on a broad range of legal matters including, without limitations compliance with: a. The Ralph M. Brown Act. b. The California Environmental Quality Act. c. Conflict of interest laws. d. Laws relating to the functions of joint powers authorities. 2. Advise the Authority, as appropriate, concerning flood control and flood liability issues. 3. Advise the Authority, as appropriate, concerning legal authority and requirements for securing State and Federal grants and loans. 4. Advise the Authority, as requested, on legal matters concerning the Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project (Project). Page 53 of 78

54 Attachment 2 Fee Schedule Partner Associate Paralegal per hour per hour per hour Page 54 of 78

55 ` P.O. Box 2453, Seaside, CA Phone: FAX: Member Agencies: County of Monterey County of San Benito County of Santa Clara County of Santa Cruz TO: FROM: RECOMMENDED BY: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM PRWFPA Board of Directors Maura F. Twomey, Executive Coordinator Arleicka Conley, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Financial Update Report Monterey County Water Resources Agency San Benito County Water District Santa Clara Valley Water District Santa Cruz County Zone 7 Flood Control District MEETING DATE: June 1, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Directors accept the financial update report. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Regional Analysis & Planning Services, Inc. (RAPS) provides contract staffing services to the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority (PRWFPA). The contract includes administrative and financial services for the Board as well as the Staff Working Group (SWG). The monthly financial reporting, budget preparation and audit assistance fall within RAPS, Inc. duties. The Board packet includes the year-to-date financial reports through April 30, 2018 as well as a budget-to-actual comparison for fiscal year (FY) Amounts in the financial update report are unaudited. The Balance Sheet reflects a cash balance of 674, The current liabilities balance is 7, PRWFPA has sufficient current assets on hand to pay all known current obligations. During the period of July 2017 through April 2018, PRWFPA incurred routine operational expenditures for contractual services. The services provided are summarized as follows: Page 55 of 78

56 RAPS, Inc.: Staff Working Group (SWG) and Board of Directors agenda preparation and meeting attendance; accounting and audit related work; Geographic Information System (GIS) data services related to the floodplain model. Developed the Draft FY Budget. Gutierrez Consultants: Work associated with the High Speed Rail Project and SWG/Board of Directors meeting preparation and attendance. Assisted with Soaplake Floodplain property transfer. Participated in and attended the lobbying trip in Washington, D.C. Atchison, Barisone & Condotti: Ongoing legal services consisting of contract reviews and High Speed Rail Project consultation. Expenses for the July 2017 through April 2018 period totaled 57,604.18, which included professional services and other expenses. PRWFPA s Profit and Loss Statement reflects an excess of revenue over expense of 8, for the period July 2017 through April The following table highlights key Budget to Actual financial data: Budget to Actual Financial Highlights For Period July 1, 2017 Through April 30, 2018 Expense Budget Through April Actual Through April Difference Professional Services 103, , , Insurance 1, , (44.00) Supplies 3, , Travel 6, , , Total 114, , , Revenue State/Local Revenue * 53, , , * State/Local Revenue does not include 72, which may be used from reserves Professional Services are under budget primarily due to work provided by contractual obligations was less than anticipated. The budget reflects a linear programming of funds while actual work is contingent on various factors. Therefore, during the fiscal year there will be fluctuations from budget-to-actual. Page 56 of 78

57 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Balance Sheet as of April 30, Profit and Loss Statement: July 2017 through April 30, Accounts Payable Aging Detail as of April 30, Check Register: January 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018 APPROVED BY: Maura F. Twomey, Executive Coordinator Page 57 of 78

58 Attachment 1 Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Unaudited Balance Sheet As of April 30, 2018 April 30, 2018 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash in Bank Checking 543, LAIF Account 131, Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 674, Total Current Assets 674, , TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities 7, , , Fund Balance - Unrestricted Fund Balance - Beginning of Fiscal Year 659, Net Income/(Loss) Total Fund Balance - Unrestricted TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 8, , , Page 58 of 78

59 Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Unaudited Attachment 2 Profit & Loss July 1, April 30, 2018 July 1, April 30, 2018 Income Interest 1, Member Dues 64, Total Income 65, Expense Audit Expense 5, Gutierrez Consultants 24, Regional Analysis & Planning Services, Inc. (RAPS) 22, Insurance 1, Legal Services 1, Other Expense Web Hosting/Domain Name Costs Travel 1, Meetings/Supplies Total Other Expense 2, Total Expense Net Income/(Loss) Page 59 of 78 57, ,027.39

60 Attachment 3 Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Unaudited A/P Aging Detail As of April 30, 2018 Date Num Name Due Date Open Balance 03/31/ Atchison Barisone & Condotti 04/30/ /31/ Regional Analysis & Planning Services 05/30/2018 3, /31/ Gutierrez Consultants 06/29/2018 2, /30/ Regional Analysis & Planning Services 06/29/2018 1, /30/ Gutierrez Consultants 07/29/ TOTAL Page 60 of 78 7,956.75

61 TOTAL 01/30/ /30/ /30/ /30/ /30/ /04/ /04/ /04/ /04/2018 Date Unaudited Num AMBAG Atchison Barisone & Condotti Gutierrez Consultants Moss, Levy & Hartzheim Regional Analysis & Planning Services AMBAG Atchison Barisone & Condotti Gutierrez Consultants Regional Analysis & Planning Services Name Reimburse AMBAG for PRWFPA Webhosting/Travel/Board Meeting Expenses Legal Services Provided for the Months of November & December 2017 Lake Floodplain Preservation Project Services and Meetings for the Months of November & December 2017 Audit services to date for the FY Audit - Total Contract Amount Agency Administration for the Months of November & December 2017 Reimburse AMBAG for PRWFPA Webhosting/Travel/Board Meeting Expenses Legal Services Provided for the Months of January & February 2018 ESA High Speed Rail Contract, TNC Gonzales Property Transfer, SWG & Board Meetings for the Months of January & February 2018 Agency Administration for the Months of January & February 2018 Memo January 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018 Check Register Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority 26, , , , , , , Amount Attachment 4 Page 61 of 78

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63 P.O. Box 2453 Seaside, CA Phone: FAX: MEMORANDUM Member Agencies: County of Monterey County of San Benito County of Santa Clara TO: FROM: SUBJECT: PRWFPA Board of Directors Mark Strudley, Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District California Department of Water Resources Flood Emergency Response Grant for Rainfall Monitoring Equipment County of Santa Cruz MEETING DATE: June 1, 2018 Monterey County Water Resources Agency San Benito County Water District Santa Clara Valley Water District Santa Cruz County Zone 7 Flood Control District RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve a match contribution of 20,000 to assist the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District in accepting a State Flood Emergency Response Grant award for the purchase of enhanced rainfall monitoring equipment. BACKGROUND: On January 29, 2018, the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) submitted a grant application to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for funding from the Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant. The requested funding would be used for the purchase, installation, and configuration of enhanced rainfall monitoring equipment in the Pajaro River Watershed. The equipment will be able to monitor storm systems in very high resolution off the Pacific and over northern San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, western Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, and northern Monterey County in real-time. This new service would offer a unique resource for flood response as well as water supply and stormwater management. As an affected agency and regional partner in identifying flood protection measures in the watershed, the Pajaro Page 63 of 78

64 River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority (FPA) submitted a letter of support and commitment to participate in meetings and workshops, as needed, to support the development and implementation of the rainfall monitoring equipment (Attachment 1). DISCUSSION: Many communities within the Pajaro River Watershed, including areas in the lower Pajaro Valley, southern Santa Clara Valley, and the Soap Lake/San Felipe Lake area, are susceptible to flooding from heavy rainfall. Existing monitoring systems that facilitate decision support and flood warning include regional ALERT (Automated Localized Evaluation in Real-Time) rain and stream gages, USGS stream gages, and the National Weather Service s WSR-88D NEXRAD weather radar atop Mount Umunhum. Despite what may seem to be a comprehensive system, existing resources are unable to adequately monitor heavy rainfall in high resolution or at low elevation areas that are highly susceptible to flooding. The NWS radar sits at an elevation of 3,488 feet and is unable to scan the atmosphere below the horizontal plane, where most of the rain clouds develop off the Pacific. Most of the ALERT rain gages are at high elevation locations, and an expansion of this network to low elevation locations would still not capture the diversity of microclimates that affect flooding throughout the region. Additionally, stream gages only monitor creek and river levels, and not the incidence of heavy rainfall in urbanized areas served by storm drains and drainage ditches. During the winter of 2017, flooding occurred in many communities throughout the watershed, from creeks and rivers overtopping as well as from excessive rain that overwhelmed storm drains, drainage ditches, and the infiltration capacity of soils. Many flooding events, as well as various road failures, occurred due to heavy localized rainfall that cannot be adequately monitored by existing resources. The inability of existing resources to monitor rainfall in many areas can be addressed with the purchase and installation of an X-band radar facility. An X-band radar can scan at multiple angles and at high temporal and spatial resolution, and can leverage existing ALERT rain gages to ground truth its own data. The data generated from such a resource can be displayed on publicly available web portals so that emergency managers, public works officials, and the public can monitor local conditions. The ability of local emergency managers to respond to dangerous flooding conditions depends on the availability of quality rainfall information. Importantly, the improved X-band facility would provide: Page 64 of 78

65 Quicker updates of real-time rainfall data (90-second updates versus 5-6 minutes for existing NEXRAD radar); Enhanced spatial detail of rainfall (resolution down to 250 meters, versus 1 kilometer for existing NEXRAD); More accurate flood warnings with advanced warning (more lead time); Benefit to cost ratio of 5:1 The District submitted a 1.18 million grant application to DWR for 100 percent of the funding needed to purchase, install, and configure the enhanced rainfall monitoring equipment. DWR has proposed supporting 75% of the funding needed for this equipment and service, therefore requiring a 25% local match. For the District to accept this award, the District will need to secure regional partner contributions to help meet the local match requirement. Because of the regional benefit of enhanced rainfall monitoring equipment, and particularly the advanced warning this data would provide to Counties to the east and south of Santa Cruz County, the District is requesting the FPA to provide a match contribution of 20,000 to apply towards the purchase of this equipment. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approval of the match contribution will require inclusion of a line item expenditure of 20,000 in the Fiscal Year PRWFPA budget. ATTACHMENT: 1. FPA Letter of Commitment APPROVED BY: Maura F. Twomey, Executive Coordinator Page 65 of 78

66 Attachment 1 P.O. Box 2453, Seaside, CA Member Agencies: County of Monterey County of San Benito County of Santa Clara Phone: FAX: January 12, 2018 Mr. John Paasch, Chief Flood Operations Branch Division of Flood Management Department of Water Resources 3310 El Camino Avenue, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA Re: Letter of Commitment for Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Dear Mr. Paasch: County of Santa Cruz Monterey County Water Resources Agency San Benito County Water District Santa Clara Valley Water District Santa Cruz County Zone 7 Flood Control District This letter is in reference to an application being prepared by the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) for funding to improve flood emergency response programs in the Central Coast region. The District is requesting funding under the Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant for the purchase, installation, and configuration of enhanced rainfall monitoring equipment. The equipment will be able to monitor storm systems in very high resolution off the Pacific and over Santa Cruz County in real-time, offering a unique resource for flood response as well as water supply and stormwater management. The real-time data will be available to the public in a format useful for practitioners as well as community members. The Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to support and cooperate with the District s critically needed Flood Emergency project. The FPA was established by the California State Legislature in 2000 to identify, evaluate, fund and implement flood prevention and control strategies in the Pajaro River Watershed on an intergovernmental basis. The Pajaro River watershed encompasses a 1,310 square mile region terminating in the Monterey Bay. The FPA is made up of the four counties and flood management agencies in the watershed, including: County of Santa Clara Santa Clara Valley Water District County of San Benito San Benito County Water District County of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County Zone 7 Flood Control District County of Monterey Monterey County Water Resources Agency The geographical nature of the watershed made it critical that a Joint Powers Authority representing the entire watershed work together to develop a sustainable flood protection strategy. The eight Directors of the FPA represent the interests of their respective counties and flood districts but share the regional Page 66 of 78

67 support of the grant application to secure funding for the District s purchase, installation, and configuration of enhanced rainfall monitoring equipment. With this letter of commitment, the FPA affirms its support for the project and commits to participating in meetings and workshops as requested, providing available existing information from our agency, and producing and/or reviewing deliverables to support the development and implementation of the project. For this project, our contact information is as follows: Maura Twomey Executive Director PO Box 2453 Seaside, CA mtwomey@ambag.org We look forward to working with the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the other local entities that will be cooperators for this project. Sincerely, Maura F. Twomey Executive Coordinator cc: Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Page 67 of 78

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69 ` P.O. Box 2453, Seaside, CA Phone: FAX: Member Agencies: County of Monterey County of San Benito County of Santa Clara County of Santa Cruz TO: FROM: RECOMMENDED BY: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM PRWFPA Board of Directors Maura F. Twomey, Executive Coordinator Arleicka Conley, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Draft FY Budget Monterey County Water Resources Agency MEETING DATE: June 1, 2018 San Benito County Water District Santa Clara Valley Water District Santa Cruz County Zone 7 Flood Control District RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Directors adopt the Draft FY Budget. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Pursuant to its by-laws, the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority (PRWFPA) is required to adopt a financial budget prior to June 30 th each year. Throughout the year, the budget is monitored and periodic amendments may be approved by the Board. The Draft FY Budget is enclosed for Board review and comments. The PRWFPA Draft Budget for FY was presented at the April 18 th and May 22 nd Staff Working Group (SWG) meetings. Modifications suggested by the SWG to the Draft FY Budget have been incorporated. REVENUE: PRWFPA operations for FY are funded by a combination of sources which include: 1. Member Agency Contributions - 64, Interest Income - 1, Transfer from Reserves - 96,200 Page 69 of 78

70 Revenue projected for FY is approximately 65,300. Note from the chart below, that a majority of this consists of Member Agency Contributions. A summary chart of projected revenue by percentage for FY is provided below: FY Projected Revenue 2% Member Agency Contributions Agency Admin. & Study (8 x 8k) Interest Earned 98% In addition to 65,300 in anticipated revenues, PRWFPA will also fund ongoing operations with a transfer from the general reserves in the amount of 96,200. A transfer from general reserves will assist PRWFPA with identifying new funding opportunities to fund floodplain acquisitions. There is an increase in projected revenue in comparison to FY of approximately 900, primarily due to interest income. Unless another grant funding source is awarded, future budgets may rely on transfers from general reserves to cover operating expenditures. Page 70 of 78

71 EXPENDITURES: The Board of Directors of PRWFPA operates the Authority on a contract basis. All administrative and technical services are provided under contract with various agencies and firms. This methodology reduces operational costs while ensuring the efficient operation of PRWFPA. Anticipated contracts for FY are as follows: 1. Atchison, Barisone & Condotti, APC - Legal Services 2. Gutierrez Consultants - Technical Assistance and Advocacy 3. Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP - Audit Services 4. Regional Analysis and Planning Services, Inc. (RAPS) - General Administration, Technical, and Financial Services 5. Environmental Science Associates Review of High Speed Rail Technical Data Contracts for these services require approval by the Board of Directors. The draft budget proposes funding for these contracts in the aggregate amount of 142,700. PRWFPA incurs other routine expenses including insurance, travel, supplies/miscellaneous expenses, and board meeting expenses which are projected to be 18,800. Of this amount, 7,500 in Board approved travel expenses are included to fund a possible trip to Washington, DC. Total expenditures estimated for FY are 161,500. Page 71 of 78

72 A summary chart of projected expenditures by percentage for FY is provided below: FY Projected Expenditures 5% 28% 43% RAPS, Inc. Legal Fees Audit Fees Liability Insurance Travel Travel Washington D.C. 4% Misc. Expense (Meeting Expenses, Website Hosting, Supplies, Etc.) Technical Services Gutierrez Consultants Environmental Science Associates (ESA) The proposed balanced budget for FY is consistent with the purpose of Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority (PRWFPA), which is to identify, evaluate, fund and implement environmentally sound flood prevention and control strategies in the Pajaro River Watershed, on an intergovernmental, cooperative basis as required by the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Act (AB807 Keeley). 5% 2% 1% 3% 9% ATTACHMENT: 1. Draft FY Budget APPROVED BY: Maura F. Twomey, Executive Coordinator Page 72 of 78