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Workshop to Discuss Alameda's Infrastructure Needs Regarding Shoreline Flood Protection, Sea Level and Groundwater Rise, and Disaster Mitigation. (City Manager 10021030)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) faces an urgent $800 million backlog in deferred maintenance and facility upgrades, driven significantly by the need to address climate change impacts. This final public workshop in the series focuses on the City's pressing vulnerabilities for shoreline flood protection, sea level and groundwater rise, and disaster mitigation.
Staff will present a comprehensive update to the City Council and community, covering:
* Existing infrastructure needs
* Ongoing and planned adaptation projects (Bay Farm Island, Estuary, South Shore, Alameda Point) and the current funding gap
* Key next steps for funding strategies (potential infrastructure bond) and community engagement
BACKGROUND
Deferred Maintenance Needs and Projects to Prepare Alameda for the Future
Over many years, the City has accumulated a backlog of maintenance and facility upgrades essential to meet current standards and the City's future projected needs. These collective needs have been discussed at a series of public City Council workshops with the final discussion occurring on December 2:
* Streets and Traffic Safety (September 2)
* City Facilities and Public Safety (October 7)
* Libraries, Recreation and Parks (November 4)
* Shoreline Flood Protection, Sea Level and Groundwater Rise, and Disaster Mitigation (December 2)
The City's Strategic Plan identifies Building Resilience to Climate Change and Water Level Rise as one of five strategic priorities. Key Strategic Plan projects are critical to achieving this goal, including:
* CC2: Expand EV charging availability across the City
* CC4: Complete De-Pave Park design and seek construction funding
* CC6: Develop long-term adaptation plan and sho...
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