Title
Request Authorization to Accept Funding and Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County for the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program - Lookout Mountain Flood Hazard Mitigation Project (Ordinance S-50766)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept funding and enter into an agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) for the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Lookout Mountain Flood Hazard Mitigation Project. A further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept and the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The City's cost share of the Project will not exceed $2.1 million, which will be fully covered by FCDMC from a credit the City received related to the City’s implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) drainage projects.
Report
Summary
FCDMC CIP provides an opportunity for cities to cost-share flood hazard mitigation projects through the local drainage solutions, emphasizing projects that mitigate historical flooding issues. The program provides cost-share opportunities for project-related design and construction costs.
In February 2024, staff submitted a CIP application to the FCDMC for the Lookout Mountain Flood Hazard Mitigation Project (PROJECT) in coordination with community members and drainage evaluations.
The PROJECT was submitted with the support of a local drainage study conducted by the Floodplain Management Section; the PROJECT is located north of Lookout Mountain bounded south by East Paradise Lane, west by North 14th Street, north by the Greenway Channel, and east by 16th Street. The project will be designed to mitigate 100-year flood and provide flooding protection to the neighborhood within the project limits.
This flooding issue has caused the residents to seek assistance from the City of Phoenix. These flooding complaints were investigated and studied and warranted submission for CIP mitigation and participation.
The Floodplain Management team maintains a local drainage database of more than 800 flood hazard mitigation locations. Floodplain Management staff recommends the Lookout Mountain Park Mitigation project.
Financial Impact
The FCDMC's financial assistance is limited to 65 percent of the project costs. The City's 35 percent cost share, which will not exceed $2.1 million, will be covered by FCDMC from a credit the City received related to the City’s implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) drainage projects. If needed, additional funds will be funded from the Local Drainage Solutions Program in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program.
Location
Lookout Mountain Park, 14441 N. 18th St.
Council District: 3
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson, the Street Transportation Department and the City Engineer.