Loma Prieta Resource Conservation District - MOUMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between the
LOMA PRIETA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
and the
CITY OF GILROY
WHEREAS:
1. There is a recognized need for orderly development and for
control of erosion, sediment and runoff to protect public
and private property and to promote the economic and social
well being of the community and surrounding rural areas.
2. The City of Gilroy, herein referred to as the City, has
responsibility and broad powers to protect public and
private property and to promote the economic and social
well being through land use planning, zoning, issuing permits
and providing for development; and by constructing and
operating public facilities.
3. The Loma Prieta Resource Conservation District, herein
referred to as the District, as a governmental subdivision
of the State of California, formed pursuant to Division 9
of the Public Resources Code, is charged to excercise public
powers for the conservation of soil, water and related resources.
4. The District can make available to the City the technical
expertise of the United States Department of Agriculture,
Soil Conservation Service to review and recommend practices
related to soil and water conservation, and erosion, sediment
and runoff control for land use plans and development activites.
5. The District is dedicated to a policy of complete and
coordinated land and water use in the belief that our
resources are strengthened if all land is properly used and
treated.
2.
6. It is mutually beneficial to the City and the District
to establish a basis for cooperation and assistance in
matters related to land use, soil and water conservation
and erosion, sediment and runoff control.
THEREFORE, be,it understood, that within the limits of their
authorities and resource, the City and the District shall
cooperate as follows:
THE DISTRICT WILL:
1. Provide general soil information and soil interpretations
to guide land use decisions when requested.
2. Provide, on request, information and recommendations for
erosion prevention and control on City property.
3. Review and recommend mitigation measures on land use,
erosion, sediment and runoff control for development
plans, erosion control plans and environmental impact
reports.
4. Provide assistance in identifying and analyzing potential
wastewater disposal sites.
THE CITY WILL:
1. Provide the District with copies of the General Plan,
zoning maps and any other plans and maps that affect
land use and development.
2. Provide the District with preliminary development plans,
erosion control plans and draft environmental reports for
review and comment.
3. Review District recommendations for land use, and erosion,
sediment and runoff control for development plans, erosion
control plans and environmental impact reports; and
incorporate as necessary.
IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT:
1. Neither the City or the District will be bound by any
obligation in this agreement which will involve staff or
funds beyond budget amounts.
2. The City and the District will keep the other party informed
about development and changes in programs and activities
of mutual concern.
3. This agreement
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Date: 111-30 183
Date:
3.
shall be effective on the date of the
hereto. This agreement may be amended or
any time by mutual agreement or by either
sixty (60) days notice in writing to the
Title
LOMA PRIETA RESOURCE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT
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