FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 Adopted Operating and CIP Budget
CITY OF MORGAN HILL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project
Project No.
140016
Agricultural Preservation
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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