ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
4.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO CONTRACT FOR A LIMITED-TERM SENIOR FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
Meeting Date:		December 8, 2014	Budgeted:	Included in FY 2014-2015 Budget
From:		David J. Stoldt, General Manager	Program/	Aquatic Resources Fisheries
			Line Item No.:	2-3-1 J
Prepared By:		Cynthia Schmidlin	Cost Estimate:	Up to $3,000
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on December 8, 2014 and recommended _________________.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: In 2005 District staff built and installed a series of 15 wooden weirs between the rearing channel bays at the Sleepy Hollow Fish Rearing Facility. These weirs allowed staff to separate fish, brought to the Facility from fish rescues in the lower Carmel River, by different size and age classes.  The weirs are critical to the operation of the rearing channel, but have deteriorated over time and need to be replaced.  Each weir is unique in size and structure and must be custom built.  The original design and build of the weirs was done by Mr. Dave Dettman, Senior Fisheries Biologist at the District at the time.  Since Mr. Dettman is familiar with the Sleepy Hollow weirs and has considered several upgraded features, he would be the best person to build the set of replacements. His work would entail taking measurements at the Facility, purchasing the necessary materials, construction of the weirs, and the final fitting and placement of the completed weirs into the rearing channel.

RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the expenditure of funds to hire one limited-term Senior Fisheries Biologist at a rate of $45.00 per hour.

IMPACTS TO STAFF/RESOURCES: The total cost of the limited-term contract described above would not exceed $3,000. Additionally, the District would pay for the required building materials. The FY 2014-2015 budget includes $15,000 for rearing channel screen replacement. It is listed in the Project Expenditures section, under the Aquatic Resources Fisheries Program.

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