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Oakland Grant for Sausal Creek Land Acquisition

Original title: Subject: Measure DD Grant Agreement For Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Watershed Acquisition From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Grant Of Measure DD Bond Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $843,875.00 To The Sogorea Te’ Land Trust For The Purpose Of Acquiring Property For The Conservation And Restoration Of Portions Of Sausal Creek; And Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

February 17, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $843,875 in public bond funds to transfer private land into a land trust for environmental restoration purposes in the Sausal Creek area.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Sogorea Te’ Land Trust

The organization receives up to $843,875 in public funds to acquire and manage property.

Oakland taxpayers

Taxpayers are the source of the Measure DD bond funds being allocated to this project.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 17, 2026.

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved a grant of up to $843,875 in bond funds to the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust. The funds are designated for the purchase of land to support the conservation and restoration of the Sausal Creek watershed.

Key Facts

The City of Oakland approved a grant of up to $843,875.00.
The funds are sourced from Measure DD bond proceeds.
The recipient is the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust.
The purpose of the grant is to acquire property for the conservation and restoration of Sausal Creek.
The resolution includes findings related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The resolution was passed during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.
The resolution was introduced on December 10, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the money being used for?

The funds are to be used by the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust to purchase property specifically for the conservation and restoration of the Sausal Creek watershed.

Where does the funding come from?

The funding comes from bond funds, which are public funds designated for specific infrastructure and environmental projects.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $843,875 in public bond funds to transfer private land into a land trust for environmental restoration purposes in the Sausal Creek area.

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Use of Redevelopment Successor Agency for Environmental Grants

The resolution was passed during a concurrent meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Successor Agency, indicating the use of legacy redevelopment funds for current environmental conservation efforts.

Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency City Council

Connected Entities

locationSausal Creek“The specific watershed area targeted for conservation.”Map →

organizationSogorea Te’ Land Trust“The recipient of the grant funds for property acquisition.”Map →

otherMeasure DD“The source of the bond funds being awarded.”Map →

organizationOakland Public Works Department“The department that recommended the grant agreement.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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