Agenda Date: 04/16/2024
Subject:
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Resolution 53-2024: Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Littleton and the Mile High Flood District (MHFD) for Major Drainageway Planning for Rangeview Gulch
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From: |
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager |
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Prepared by: |
Brent Soderlin, Deputy Director of Public Works and Utilities |
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Presentations: |
Brent Soderlin, Deputy Director of Public Works and Utilities |
PURPOSE:
Does city council support an IGA between the City of Littleton and the Mile High Flood District for Major Drainageway Planning for Rangeview Gulch.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty
DISCUSSION:
The Rangeview Gulch Major Drainageway Planning study will update the hydrology for Rangeview Gulch and provide a size for the proposed detention pond at Ridgeview Park. The work will complement the redesign of Ridgeview Park that South Suburban Parks and Recreation District will be conducting this summer.
BACKGROUND:
As a part of the Integrated Water Resources Plan the recommendation was made to convert the Ridgeview Pond into a drainage facility. This IGA with the city and the MHFD is the first step in moving toward the recommendations outlined in the Integrated Water Resources Plan. South Suburban Parks and Recreation District is in the process of hiring a consultant to help with the re-imagining of Ridgeview Park. For that process to move forward, they need a recommended volume for the Ridgeview future drainage facility.
Prior Actions or Discussions
The Integrated Water Resources initial findings were presented at the June 13, 2023, study session. The primary focus of the presentation and discussion was on the city’s water supply and water demands.
The final draft Integrated Water Resources plan was presented at the October 24, 2023, study session. The primary focus was to receive direction on recommendations for the use of the city’s limited water portfolio.
The Integrated Water Resources Plan was adopted by city council on November 21, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
The Major Drainageway Planning study for Ridgeview Gulch is $70,000. The cost to the city will be $35,000. The study is a 50/50 split between the city and MHFD. The city funding will be through the Storm Drainage Enterprise Fund.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the agreement.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the resolution is not approved, this study will not be completed, and it will delay implementation of recommendations within the Integrated Water Resources Plan.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Resolution 53-2024 authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Littleton and the Mile High Flood District for the Major Drainageway Planning for Rangeview Gulch.