TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
(425) 556-2768
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Chris Stenger
Deputy Director
Public Works
Aaron Moldver
Environmental Programs Manager
Public Works
Peter Holte
Senior Planner
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Acceptance of the High School Creek Watershed Stormwater Retrofit Planning Grant, in the Amount of $338,603, from the Washington Department of Ecology
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City has been awarded $338,603 from the Washington Department of Ecology through the Stormwater Financial Assistant Program (SFAP) to create a stormwater facility retrofit plan for the High School Creek Watershed.
Funds from this grant will be used to hire a consultant to evaluate and complete preliminary designs for four retrofit construction projects that will improve the performance of existing stormwater management facilities in the High School Creek Watershed. These retrofit projects will help improve habitat conditions and water quality in High School Creek.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
Utility Strategic Plan
Watershed Management Plan
* Required:
Grant-funded deliverables will be used to meet an NPDES Permit requirement.
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
The City of Redmond's Watershed Management Plan identifies the High School Creek Watershed as a priority for restoration within the City. The Retrofit Plan produced by this effort will be used to meet requirements in the 2024-2029 NPDES Permit and will inform the City's CIP budgeting process. The Retrofit Plan will also enable the City to apply for additional grants from the Washington State Department of Ecology to complete final project designs and project construction.
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