Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Construction of a Submerged Gravel Wetland
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $170,000 to Stormwater Maintenance, LLC (dba SMC) for the construction of the 42nd Place submerged gravel wetland.
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Summary Background:
The 42nd Place submerged gravel wetland project was proposed as part of the Lower Ward 1 Resilient Stormwater Systems Planning Study presented to Council at the October 19, 2020 meeting. This is the first project recommended to be designed and constructed using grant funds. At the June 7, 2021 Council meeting the City accepted a $170,000 grant from the Chesapeake & Atlantic Costal Bays Trust Fund for the construction of the project. The work will be completed using SMC’s existing contracts. SMC is one of the City’s current on-call environmental and stormwater consultants.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and schedule construction.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $170,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommends approval. This work will be covered using grant funds.
Community Engagement:
Community meetings were conducted during the Lower Ward 1 Resilient Stormwater Systems Planning Study.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
N/A