DATE: February 11, 2021
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAM ALIGNMENT AND INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT COASTAL ACCESS; CLIMATE INITIATIVES AND COASTAL RESILIENCY; ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP; ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; AND A THRIVING, SUSTAINABLE WATERFRONT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The District and the San Diego Foundation (Foundation) have been working collaboratively for years on various projects including climate change research initiatives such as the "San Diego, 2050 is Calling" report; the Coronado Bridge Lighting Campaign;, the creation of Ruocco Park; and the Port with No Boards Scholarship Fund. Additionally, the Foundation has been an active participant on the District's Environmental Advisory Committee since its inception in 2006.
To continue this partnership, staff requests authorization for the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or their designee to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Foundation (Attachment A). This MOU would advance a collaborative partnership to explore opportunities for program alignment and investment to support coastal access; climate initiatives and coastal resiliency; environmental conservation and stewardship; environmental justice; and a thriving, sustainable waterfront.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution authorizing the President/CEO or their designee to enter into a "Memorandum of Understanding" with the San Diego Foundation to advance a collaborative partnership to explore opportunities for program alignment and investment to support coastal access; climate initiatives and coastal resiliency; environmental conservation and stewardship; environmental justice; and a thriving, sustainable waterfront.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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