REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Chris Davis, Senior Management Analyst
Subject:
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Appropriate $210,000 from the Drainage Fund (211) to repair damage to the Hamilton Flood Control Station and Slater Flood Control Station
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Statement of Issue:
The City operates 15 flood control stations that pump storm water from lower elevations within the City into the flood control channels. The Hamilton Flood Control Station and Slater Flood Control Station experienced damage in the recent storms and require repair in advance of the rainy season. The City Council is requested to appropriate $210,000 from the Drainage Fund (211) to repair the damage to the stations.
Financial Impact:
Staff requests a budget appropriation of $210,000 from the Drainage Fund unreserved fund balance to business unit 21185201.82500.
Recommended Action:
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Appropriate $210,000 from the Drainage Fund (211) to repair damage to the Hamilton Flood Control Station and Slater Flood Control Station.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not appropriate funds for the repair of the Hamilton Flood Control Station and Slater Flood Control Station. Failure to repair these stations may result in flooding of local streets, residences and business in the areas served by these flood control stations during heavy rainfall.
Analysis:
The City has 15 flood control stations located at low elevation areas prone to flooding during heavy rainfall. These stations pump water from lower elevations to County-owned flood control channels to prevent water from inundating street, residences and business located in the surrounding area.
Two of these stations, Hamilton Flood Control Station and Slater Flood Control Station, experienced damage that require immediate repair in order to be operational before the coming rainy season.
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