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OVP 10
reactionary to pro-active
preparedness in surviving and
recovering from disasters.
Educating the public on measures
to secure/reinforce homes and
businesses before a disaster occurs
to minimize damages, loss of life
and enable a quick economic
stability rebound.
Flood Control projects and storm
sewer upgrades. There are
estimated to be over 500 habitable
buildings within the city that are
within the FEMA 100 – year
floodplain. There are an unknown
number of additional structures
that may flood due to localized
conditions on smaller creeks and
drainages. It is often feasible to
improve storm drainage systems
serving those areas. The city’s
policy for considering flood control
enhancements are set forth in
Resolution No. 3900. Projects are
prioritized based on engineering
and economic feasibility; severity
of flooding; availability of city
funds to pursue the project; and
degree of interest in the project by
property owners as manifested by
the donation to the city of
easements necessary to construct
the project. Projects are managed
in-house, but typically designed by
a consulting engineer and
contracted through competitive
bid. We pursue cost sharing
opportunities with Johnson County
SMAC. Projects are designed to
protect buildings up to the 100
year storm, either through open
channels and flood plain
modifications or through a
combination of below ground
storm sewers and above ground
swales.
M 1,2 Flood New,
replaces OP
4
Director, Public Works,
Floodplain Manager,
Engineering Division
Cost: Unknown
Funding: Stormwater Utility Fund,
JOCO Stormwater Management
Program, FEMA mitigation and
repetitive loss grants. Property
owner contributions are often
required via benefit districts.
Completion Date: 2 – 4 years from
initial identification to project
completion.
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