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Critical time sensitive issues <br /> Redwood City has several critical economic as well as health and safety issues <br /> that it believes could produce long-term detrimental effects if there are further delays <br /> in the process. <br /> • Dredge spoils from the Port of Redwood City and other nearby locations <br /> are an integral part of any restoration plan for Bai� Island. The Port of <br /> Redwood City must be adequately dredged to reduce costs at the Port and <br /> address the load limits of container ships using the Port. Timely utilization <br /> of dredge spoils for the benefit of the habitat will provide an economic <br /> opportunity in a time of regional economic strain. <br /> • A program for regular maintenance of critical infrastructure, such as the <br /> South Bayside System Authority's (SBSA) primary force main under Bair <br /> Island and the San Carlos Airport has a safety zone, must be addressed. <br /> Vision for the Future <br /> Redwood City, through much time, energy and resources, has looked at the <br /> complex problem in its enti�ety and believes it has a strong case for a viable and long <br /> term solution to both the restoration of Bair Island and the re-opening of the <br /> Redwood Shores Levee System for public use. <br /> The public will benefit from the protection of species as well as by attention <br /> to urban needs; environmental education, filling the needs of special and sensitive <br /> sub-populations, and highlighting the good work done in conservation of the San <br /> Francisco Bay in an urban setting. By working to restore Bai� Island, a new and far <br /> more extensive habitat for the endangered California clapper rail and salt marsh <br /> harvest mouse can be developed. By working to restore Bai� Island, a new and far <br /> more extensive habitat for us all is the promise. <br /> 5 <br />