Agenda Item Name:
Title
Stormwater Discussion
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Presenter:
Ramon D. Gavarrete, P.E.
Description:
Public Works is providing this presentation to address how the department would like to address future flooding events and steps that have already been taken to reduce flooding following Hurricane Irma and heavy storm runoff.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
To approve issuance of the Purchase Orders as described below from identified funding sources for pumps, materials to prepare & enhance pumping locations, storage buildings, and portable radios. Approve budget amendment to move funds from Gas Tax Fund Reserves and projected lapse salaries to implement enhanced pumping operations. Approve the Emergency Certification Form to Union Lasteel Building Inc.
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Prior Board Motions:
On December 5, 2017 the following motion carried:
1. Prioritize the flooded homes on the basis of severity of the damage and
determine willingness to sell.
2. If any sub divisions with flooded homes have an option for preventing future
flooding that is less costly than the acquisitions of homes, then select that
option.
3. It is not necessary to permanently protect an individual road segment from
the possibility of flooding. Pursue most cost-effective options to provide
access during flood events.
4. Analyze remaining County flood issues and incorporate findings into existing
priority list.
5. Meet with St. Johns and Suwannee River Water Management Districts to
identify criteria for cost sharing opportunities. Update project list and
determine if there are any other local or state funding opportunities.
6. To refer to OMB to bring back to the Board prior to the budget deliberations
funding options that would include bonding up to one half of the current
Stormwater Assessment and or special assessment districts or MSBU option
based on benefits specific to watershed basins.
7. Authorize the hiring of Consultants to assist with the process.
On January 23, 2018 the followin...
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