Title
Emergency Watershed Protection Program (B)
Explanation
A tributary to the Hogtown Creek flows through the Lenox Place subdivision located at the northeast corner of NW 8 Avenue and NW 43 Street. Severe erosion of the creek crossing was suffered within Lenox Place during Hurricane Frances. This material eroded into the creek causing obstruction of the creek flows and causing further damage to the structure and threatening upstream flooding. In addition, there are many downed trees in and across the creek that have the potential of creating increased flooding, not only within Lenox Place, but upstream areas as well. The roadways within Lenox Place are privately owned and maintained, and therefore do not fall under the City of Gainesville's maintenance program; however, they are a part of the Stormwater Management Utility program.
Consultants for Lenox Place identified a grant program under the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that will provide $122,500 towards the repair of the road bank and tree removal. The NRCS requires a local government sponsor to apply for this funding. The sponsor is required to provide 25% of the cost of construction and in-kind contribution of project design drawings and inspection services. Lenox Place has agreed to provide the 25% cash contribution and the in-kind contribution of design drawings and inspection services in return for the City of Gainesville sponsorship of the project.
Fiscal Note
No fiscal impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all associated documents for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program for the Lenox Place Subdivision.