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3.2. Mitigation and Monitoring Mitigation of the Heron Bay project was accomplished by construction of wetlands, tidal wetlands, and upland or high ground for wildlife habitat. In order to verify that the habitat is healthy and in order to identify maintenance requirements a monitoring report is prepared annually. For fiscal year 2007-2008 a monitoring report will be prepared by a consultant and funded by the district. 3.3. District Reserve Fund A Maintenance Reserve Fund is maintained by the district in the amount of $300,000.00 to fund capital improvements and unexpected or emergency repairs. There have not been any withdrawals from the reserve fund this past fiscal year and none are anticipated for the coming fiscal year. 3.4. Capital Improvement Projects The marshlands of the district have been invaded by a non-native species of the Spartina plant. This variety of Spartina displaces native plants, eliminates habitat for animals and should be eradicated. The City has hired an outside contractor to spray herbicide on the Spartina, a second application will be made in fiscal year 2007-2008. The district contributed $50,000 to the Spartina eradication project in fiscal year 2006-2007 and will contribute another $100,000 this fiscal year; however, the cost will be reimbursed by a federal grant and is not included in the calculation of the required assessment. Additional information on the problem and work being done can be found on the web at http://www .spartina.orq/ The levees that protect the marshlands of the district are covered with large rocks or rip-rap to help them withstand the heavy surf that can accompany a winter storm, approximately 1,500 linear feet of the rip-rap is in need of repair. In fiscal year 2006-2007 the district contributed $100,000 toward repairing the levees. No new contribution is being made this year, although the cost of repair will exceed $100,000. The City is pursuing a federal grant to cover the unfunded cost. The project is currently being reviewed by the Army Corp of Engineers, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission has already approved the project. Repair work could begin as early as summer 2008. Heron Bay Maintenance District Annual Report - City of San Leandro Prepared by NBS - Fiscal Year 2007/08 3-2