Submitted by: Dealon Lacroix
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Presentation
Item Title:
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Lower Ward 1 Stormwater Grant Update
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
Presentation only
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Summary Background:
In 2017, the City of Hyattsville obtained funding from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Community Resiliency Grant Program to conduct a study to address flooding within Lower Ward 1. This includes the area surrounding Hyattsville's Department of Public Works facility, the CSX railroad, and some older neighborhood communities with dead end streets. It is situated near the confluence of the Northeast and Northwest branches of the Anacostia River. Existing grey stormwater infrastructure is limited, and localized flooding is common after storm events. This study was presented and adopted by Council in late 2019. The study recommended the City complete over a dozen individual projects that impact flooding.
In 2020, the City received funding from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to construct the first project, a submerged gravel wetland at the intersection of Charles Armentrout Drive and 42nd Place. This project was completed in July 2023.
In 2022, the City was informed that it would receive federal funding to complete the design of 8 more projects in Lower Ward 1. In Spring 2023, the Council authorized an expenditure with Low Impact Development Center to coordinate the other consultants to explore the feasibility and design of the recommended projects. Once the City completes specific requirements including draft plans we can petition the EPA to receive funding.
Next Steps:
Finalize and submit grant application
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Presentation to Update Council on the project and status of the grant.
Community Engagement:
Will be conducted as part of the individual design projects.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
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