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7.113. - Page 39 of 42 Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency Agency FAQ 22. Can a city exit from the Agency once they loin? With the desire for the agency to perform maintenance of completed projects that was expressed by cities, cities would not be allowed an ability to exit. The first three years will be critical to get the agency started and focused on a new implementation and funding plan and would require a three- year commitment. 23. What will be requested of cities that are already paying for their own flood protection (i.e., Foster City bond measure)? This answer will vary depending on the specific funding mechanism. Using the benefit district concept, it is conceivable that what is paid within a jurisdiction will vary depending on the anticipated benefits. For example, if San Mateo needs to develop and fund projects to meet 2050 sea level rise conditions, the property owners might pay more than in Foster City where 2050 needs are being constructed but assistance may be needed to meet 2100 needs. These considerations will be taken into account as we devise our finance and funding strategies in 2019. 24. What does staffing look like in the interim (between Flood Control District and New Agency) vs. long-term? The staffing through the County Department of Public Works would continue for the existing FCD work. Staffing would remain unchanged for the Flood Resiliency Program unless modified through changes in the existing MOUS to fund and execute an expanded scope of work. The key technical activity for the Agency will be the Implementation and Funding Plan which will be consultant -driven with the Agency providing project management. The Interim Director with consultant support will lead the other initial functions (legislation and on-going funding). A staffing plan beyond the initial 3 - year period will be part of the Implementation and Funding Plan. See Section 5 of the Agency Proposal for more details. 25. Will there be problems related to use of funds if not all cities participate? We have based the new agency's success on full participation by all cities in the county for the benefit of a greater, more resilient San Mateo County shoreline. The pre -Prop 13 monies that are currently received by the existing FCD will be restricted and can only be used in the flood zone from which they were collected. Bonds issued without all cities participating would also create some restricted funds. Issuance of bonds would be related to one or more specific MOU project(s) and would naturally be restricted for use on that project only. Legislation -related Questions 26. Are there potential risks with the legislative action required to change governance and other aspects of the existing Flood Control District? Yes. This would be considered a "district bill" in the state legislature (i.e. only applicable to the district and thus of less importance to everyone else). However, it will still undergo strict scrutiny by the local government committees and the taxpayer advocates for its precedential importance. Once the idea is further refined we will contact Assemblymember Kevin Mullin and ask that the Assemblymember introduce the concept to the Assembly Local Government Committee for guidance. 27. Will it take too long legislatively to modify the existing Flood Control District? The hope is that modifying an existing Flood Control District should require much less time than forming a new district. In discussion with consultants, attorneys, and legislative advocates, it is anticipated we can complete the process as soon as June 2019. In the interim, the work can proceed Page 6 231