FY18-19 and 19-20 RECOMMENDED OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET - FIN

CITY OF MORGAN HILL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Agricultural Preservation

Project

Project No.

140016

Category

Parks & Recreation

Department

Community Services/ Development Services

Council Priorities Protecting the Environment

Location

Citywide

Project Description The Citywide Agricultural Lands Preservation Program provides for the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements. In March of 2016, the City Council renamed the existing Open Space Fund to the "Agriculture and Open Space Preservation Fund" and dedicated $6,000,000 in funding for the acquisition of these easements from developer fees. The City has engaged a consultant to implement the program and support acquisition efforts. City staff will continue to work with the County of Santa Clara and the Open Space Authority to coordinate efforts on the regional "Sustainable Agricultural Lands Policy Framework" for Southern Santa Clara County. Project Justification The City has identified the preservation of agricultural lands within the City's Sphere of Influence (SOI) as an important City objective. The acquisition of agricultural conservation easements is an important element of this program Strategic Planning Documents Agricultural Lands Preservation Program

2019-2024 Six-Year Capital Improvement Program

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