SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Boulder County and Mile High Flood District for Design and Construction of Drainage and Flood Control Improvements for the Coal Creek Gap Project
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Utilities
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): David Pasic, Public Works Director
Todd Fessenden, Utilities Director
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Wendi Palmer, Civil Engineer
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
The Council should determine whether to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) allowing additional improvements to be made to Coal Creek. This IGA will be a partnership with Mile High Flood District (MHFD) and Boulder County to help make transitional improvements where the Town's Coal Creek Project ends to tie in effectively with Boulder County Open Space.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Agreement Regarding Design and Construction of Drainage and Flood Control Improvements for Coal Creek Gap Project Located at the Boulder and Weld County Irrigation Ditch.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
The entire Coal Creek Improvement project is critical to removing properties from the floodplain and improving water flow in Erie.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie has partnered with the Mile High Flood District (MHFD) on multiple drainage and flood control projects to reduce flood risks. Once projects are completed, they qualify for maintenance support from MHFD.
MHFD, established by the Colorado legislature in 1969, assists local governments with multi-jurisdictional flood control efforts. The Boulder County portion of Erie falls within the MHFD's jurisdiction, while the Weld County portion does not. The Town sought MHFD's project management and funding support, which can cover up to 50% of eligible costs. The project costs distribution for this Gap...
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