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Incorporated October 22, 1956 CITY OF SARATOGA 13777 FRUITVALE AVEN 08) 868-1200 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Jill Hunter Kathleen King Susie Nagpal Howard Miller Chuck Page March 3, 2011 Environmental Advisory Committee Santa Clara Valley Water District 5757 Almaden Expressway San Jose, CA
95118 Subject: Letter of Support for West Valley College 2011 Water Stewardship Grant Application Dear Santa Clara Valley Water District Environmental Advisory Committee Members: The
City Council of the City of Saratoga is pleased to express our strong and enthusiastic support of the West Valley College applications for the 2011 Watershed Stewardship Grant. With
this grant, if awarded, the West Valley College will be able to prepare a Trail Master Plan for a proposed trail system on the College campus. This trial system will be connected to
the existing City of Saratoga trail network and will increase hiking opportunities, promote a healthy lifestyle lifestyle among students and residents, and enhance quality of life in
Saratoga. To support West Valley College’s project, the City is offering to provide staff time and expertise towards development of a Trail Master Plan for the College. Additionally,
the City supports West Valley College’s grant application to establish a Storm Water Management Plan. This plan will enhance the City’s storm drain system and reduce flooding downstream.
The City Council heartily endorses this proposed project and urges approval of the College’s grant application. Sincerely, Howard A. Miller, Mayor City of Saratoga City Council