TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Curtis Nickerson
Senior Environmental Scientist
Public Works
Amanda Balzer
Policy and Planning Manager
TITLE:
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Approval of Consultant Agreement for Stormwater and Surface Water System (SSWS) Plan Support in the Amount Not-To-Exceed $500,000
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OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
As part of the approved 2023-24 budget, staff is requesting Council authorization of up to $500,000 for Altaterra Consulting to lead the SSWS Plan project. The Plan would provide a complete assessment and strategic approach for managing stormwater and surface water in the City of Redmond to help guide City staff, the public, and decision makers toward meeting goals and regulatory requirements. This plan would build upon and link numerous existing planning efforts related to stormwater and surface water management into a cohesive approach that will provide a path to implementation for CIP projects and programmatic actions.
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023/24 City of Redmond Adopted Budget, Redmond 2050, Community Strategic Plan, Utility Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, City-wide Watershed Management Plan, Regional Facilities Plan, Stormwater Management Program Plan
* Required:
Council approval is required for contracts exceeding $50,000.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Management of stormwater runoff and the City's surface water resources is a principal function of the Public Works Department. The goals for stormwater and surface water management in Redmond are to:
* Fully meet all local, state, and federal requirements,
* Prevent flooding and ensure public safety,
* Protect and enhance stream health and promote na...
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