To continue advancing the Proposed Santa Venetia Floodwall’s construction, the Office of County Executive and Board of Supervisors has provided $300,000 of General Fund budget for the following items:
• Complete planning and design to extend the floodwall west of Meadow Drive to further reduce the threat of inundation within the Santa Venetia community.
• Modify the environmental review (supplemental IS/MND) to address the extension of the floodwall.
• Develop a preliminary project financing plan.
• Retain a consultant to support District staff in managing this work.
To support these efforts funding is also provided through the General Fund for enhanced communication with the community, including a communication consultant and supplemental funding for District staff time.
The overall goal of this phase is to complete final floodwall design, certify the supplemental IS/MND, develop a preliminary approach to public financing, and complete initial right-of-way planning by fall 2025. This will position the District to move forward to construct the floodwall upon notification of grant funding.