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HOUSE NATIVE GARDEN
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2026, the Santa Clara Valley Water District issued a call for projects for
its 2026 Standard Grants Program under the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Grants &
Partnerships Program, which provides funding for projects that support safe drinking water, water
conservation, flood protection, and environmental stewardship throughout Santa Clara County under
four grant categories of Education, Planning, Stewardship, and Implementation; and
WHEREAS, for the 2026 cycle, approximately $1.87 million is available for the Implementation Grant
category; and
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions are eligible applicants, and the Town may apply for up to $500,000 per
project under the Implementation Grant category, which requires a 15% local match; and
WHEREAS, applications are due April 24, 2026, and awarded projects must be completed within five
years of executing a grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, award decisions by the Santa Clara Valley Water District's Board of Directors are
anticipated in July 2026, followed by grant agreement execution; and
WHEREAS, eligible projects under the Implementation Grant category include shovel -ready
construction and large-scale capital projects that advance Safe, Clean Water Program priorities; and
WHEREAS, staff identified. two projects eligible for the Implementation Grant category: (1) Byrne
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Preserve Restoration, and (2) the Heritage mouse Native Garden Project; and
WHEREAS, the grant funding application for Byrne Preserve Restoration is for the removal of
flammable invasive vegetation and the preservation and planting of fire -resilient native plants, at $60,000
per fiscal year over four years (total $240,000); and
WHEREAS, the grant funding application for the Heritage House Native Garden is for the installation
of a native garden around the Heritage House and Town Orchard, including stormwater management
features, estimated at $456,000; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District's Office of Civic Engagement has been delegated
the responsibility for the administration of the grant program and establishing necessary implementation
procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Santa Clara Valley Water District require Applicant's
Governing Body to certify by resolution Applicant's approval to apply for and accept grant program
funds; and
WHEREAS, once awarded, Applicant will enter into a Grant Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley
Water District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills,
Governing Body, hereby:
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1. Approves the submission of two applications for Implementation Grant funds from the Safe,
Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program: (1) Byrne Preserve Restoration, and (2)
Heritage House Native Garden Project;
2. Approves the acceptance of grant funds from the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood
Protection Program, upon approval of grant funding for the Project by appropriate
authorities;
3. Certifies that the Town has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Projects;
4. Certifies that the Town will maintain an accounting system that:
a. Accurately reflects fiscal transactions, with the necessary controls and safeguards;
b. Provides good audit trails, especially the source documents; and
c. Provides accounting data so the total cost of each individual project can be readily
determined.
5. Certifies that the Town will review and agree to all terms and conditions stated in the
Agreement, including the Special Provisions, General Provisions, Financial Provisions, and
Insurance Requirements contained in the Agreement; and
6. Appoints the City Manager as its authorized agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and
submit all documents and reports, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements,
payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the performance and completion of
the Project.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of April 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: MOK, SWAN, TANKHA, TYSON, BHATEJA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
BY: Z�Z
ATTEST: Rajiv Bhateja, Mayor
Arika Birdsong -Miller, City Clerk
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