Board Considers Easement Taking From Valdez Owner

Santa Clara Valley Water District is advancing eminent domain proceedings to obtain permanent and temporary easements from property owner Tomasa S. Valdez for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project, based on a statutory offer of $103,000. The temporary construction easement will be in effect until December 31, 2029.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$103,000 (statutory offer of compensation)

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

Permanent easement plus temporary construction easement from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029

Renewal date

2029-12-31

Renewal

Permanent easement will not expire; temporary construction easement is explicitly limited to July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Santa Clara Valley Water District AgendaPacket Closed Session and Regular Meeting 2026-08-25

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by Santa Clara Valley Water District?

Valdez, Tomasa S. was awarded this facilities contract by Santa Clara Valley Water District, as recorded on August 21, 2026. The contract value is $103,000 (statutory offer of compensation).

How much is the Valdez, Tomasa S. contract with Santa Clara Valley Water District worth?

The Valdez, Tomasa S. contract with Santa Clara Valley Water District is valued at $103,000 (statutory offer of compensation), covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Santa Clara Valley Water District AgendaPacket Closed Session and Regular Meeting 2026-08-25 (AgendaPacket), dated August 21, 2026 from Santa Clara Valley Water District. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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