Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Inventory and Assessment of Rain Gardens and Bioretention Facilities Citywide
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $25,000 to SMC for inventory and assessment of existing Rain Gardens and Bioretention Facilities on the existing contract.
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Summary Background:
Over the past several years we have installed multiple rain gardens and bioretention facilities throughout the City. There is a significant need to install more of these structures to abate stormwater. Over the next five to ten years, the DPW plans to install additional stormwater structures. An inventory and full assessment of the operations and effectiveness of current facilities is necessary before any more facilities are constructed. The data collected will help inform the staff on what types of facilities are most effective to be constructed. In addition, the data will be used to create a maintenance plan and if necessary, a corrective action plan. These plans will be used to ensure the health and long-term viability of the facilities. SMC has a current contract with the City as the on-call Environmental and Stormwater design and engineering firm.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and begin assessments.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $25,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Approval
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A