Memorandum
Date: July 26, 2022
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Bruno Sabatier, District 2 Supervisor
Eddie “EJ” Crandell, District 3 Supervisor
Subject: Consideration of Middle Creek Project Committee Appointment
Executive Summary:
On June 14, 2022, the Lake County Board of Supervisors presented a Proclamation Commending Peter Windrem, one of the voices urging for the formation of the Middle Creek Project Committee, for his passion and advocacy for Lake County, its residents and wildlife. Mr. Windrem shared he will be stepping down from his role on the Middle Creek Project Committee as a Committee Member.
During this time, your Board advertised the vacancy of one (1) seat for the Middle Creek Project Committee and announced that applications will be accepted until July 15th to ensure a July 26th appointment.
One (1) application was submitted to the County of Lake Administrative via the online Advisory Board Application Form. Ms. Merry Jo Velasquez submitted her application for consideration of appointee for the vacant Middle Creek Project Committee seat.
Ms. Velazquez has been a dedicated member of the public participating in the Middle Creek Project Committee public meetings for over a year and is well aware of the history and current status of the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Which exemption is being requested? Code section38.2 (2) & (3)
How long has Agreement been in place? N/A This is a new agreement between the two cities and consultant
When was purchase last rebid? N/A this is a new agreement for a new contract agreement
Reason for request to waive bid? As this project is funded by a cost-share agreement between County and two cities, the RFP and bid process would not result in an economic benefit to any party and it’s not determined who would bear the financial and staff burden of conducting that RFP and bid exercise.
Recommended Action:
Appoint qualified applicant, Merry Jo Velasquez, to the Middle Creek Project Committee.