AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2018-45R, awarding an engineering contract to Scheibe Consulting, LLC, P.O. Box 161357, Austin, Texas; for the Flood Emergency Warning System, in the estimated amount of $57,580 (Phase 1); authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date
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Meeting date: 4/3/2018
Department: Engineering/CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $57,580
Account Number: 13028000.56201
Funds Available: $150,000
Account Name: CDBG-DR DRGR Planning
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Approval of HUD Action Plan
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select goal from dropdown menu below]
Stormwater
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Flood Protection Master Plan
Background Information:
This project will use CDBG-DR funds to develop a flood emergency warning system (FEWS). The FEWS will be used as a tool for emergency management, City staff, and the public prior to and during flooding events for both riverine and local flooding conditions. Ultimately, the FEWS will help identify the impacts of potential flooding based on the amount of rainfall or flow in streams within the City and/or from upstream watersheds.
This project will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 will consist of conducting a feasibility study and Phase 2 will consist of implementing the FEWS. The development of the FEWS will consider the following:
* To assist emergency m...
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