Welcome Flood Control Advisory Board

September 23, 2020

WelcomeFlood Control Advisory Board

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Agenda

• Call to Order• Approval of the August 26, 2020, FCAB Meeting Minutes• 2020 Floodplain Management Plan for Unincorporated

Maricopa County• FY 2020 Year-End Budget Update• White Tanks #4 Outlet project update• Mandan Drainage Improvements project update• Comments from the Director• Summary of Recent Actions by the Board of Directors• Other Business and Comments from the Public

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2020 Floodplain Management Plan for Unincorporated Maricopa County

Michael Fulton

Director

Agenda Item #3Action Item3

Action Item

Staff Recommends that the Flood Control AdvisoryBoard endorse the 2020 Floodplain ManagementPlan for Unincorporated Maricopa County andrecommend that the Board of Directors of the FloodControl District of Maricopa County adopt it.

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The FMP is…

an overall strategy of programs, projects and measures aimed

at reducing the adverse impacts of flood hazards within

unincorporated Maricopa County (UMC)

Why is the FMP important?

• Serves as a roadmap for District hazard mitigation activities

• As a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program’s

(NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS), this plan must be

updated every five years

• Participation in the CRS makes flood insurance discount

available to residents and businesses within UMC

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2020 Update: Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) for Unincorporated Maricopa County

Process for updating

• Committee formed representing members from the general public, non-profit organizations, businesses and local governments

• Flood hazards assessedo Location and extent

o causes

o impacts

• Goals established

• Action plan developed to accomplish the Goals

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Transportation and Low Water Crossing Mitigationo work with transportation agencies and the communities to address road

flooding that results in interruptions to normal operating conditions,

delays of emergency services, negatively impact the economy, or pose

safety risks.

Funding Evaluation of Process and Dedicated Resourceso work in partnership with stakeholders to evaluate its various programs,

fiscal opportunities, and funding processes to assure funds continue to be

invested back into the communities.

Education and Technical Resourceso work with stakeholders and local organizations on consistent county-wide

technical and educational materials for flood preparedness with materials

available in physical locations as well as electronically.

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2020 Goals for the District

Managed Open Spaceo continue pursuit of nature-based solutions for flood mitigation, wherever

practical, working with stakeholders to maximize the community co-

benefits of flood control projects, including open space and recreational

opportunities.

Regional Leadershipo continue to perform duties as the regional leader in floodplain

management, provide and communicate information, guidelines, and

regulations to agencies and communities throughout Maricopa County

and to adjacent Counties.

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2020 Goals for the District (continued)

• Continue to identify flood hazards before development occurs

• Inform the community of changes to floodplain regulations and permit requirements

• Continue to work with stakeholders to identify mutually beneficial projects

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2020 Action Items:38 Identified for the District – General Themes

• Through partnerships with transportation departments, identify and address road related flooding hazards

• Enhance communication with communities regarding flood control project funding opportunities

• Develop educational resources for private property owners regarding maintenance of drainage infrastructure

FCAB endorsement

Board of Director’s adoption

District and partner implementation

Periodic progress reports to Committee

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Next steps

Action Requested

STAFF RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING ACTION: It ismoved that the Flood Control Advisory Board endorsesthe 2020 Floodplain Management Plan forUnincorporated Maricopa County and recommends thatthe Board of Directors of the Flood Control District ofMaricopa County adopt it.

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QUESTIONS?

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FY 2020 Year-End Budget Update

Karen Scott

Finance & Contracts Division Manager

Agenda Item #4Information Item13

FY 2020 Percentage of District Revenue

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FY 2020 Percentage of District Expenses

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Ending Fund Balance

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Engineering Division

EAP Structures

• 5 Emergency Action Plans (EAP) Completed

• 22 annual EAP reviews

• 609 Right of way permits submittals review

• 46 Right of way permits issued

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Floodplain Management and Services Division

• Two delineations complete

• Two with FEMA• 296 Floodplain use

permits issued

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Planning and Project Management Division

• Middle Indian Bend Wash ADMS

• Gila Bend ADMS

• Cudia City Wash

• North Mesa ADMS Southtown- Area 2

Complete - Planning Studies

Dam Safety

• Earth Fissure Monitoring

• Dam Settlement Surveys

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Major Maintenance

• 33 Projects completed

• Pipe repair

• Painting

• Fall prevention

• Storm damage

• Vegetation thinning

Indian Bend Wash Pipe Repair

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Major Maintenance

ACDC Fence Painting Signal Butte FRS Safety Rail

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Major Maintenance

Damaged fence along ACDC Fence repair along ACDC

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Major Maintenance

Vegetation clearing along New River Vegetation clearing along Salt River

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Completed Capital Improvement Projects

McMicken Outfall Channel

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Completed Capital Improvement Projects

Durango Regional Conveyance Channel 27th and Olney Basin

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Ongoing Capital Improvement Projects

White Tanks #4 Outlet

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Cave Buttes Dam Modification


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Cave Buttes Dam Modification


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QUESTIONS?

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White Tanks FRS #4 OutletProject Update

Dan Frank, P.E.

Project Manager


Project Location

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Project Purpose

• Last segment of the White Tanks FRSdrainage system

• NRCS Requirement (10-day)

• Dedicated Outfall (300-cfs)

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Project Elements

• New concrete Rubber GasketReinforced Concrete Pipe (78” to 90”)

• Multiple junction structures

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Current Status

• Nearly 90% Complete

• Expected completion date:November 2020

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Estimated Costs

The estimated construction cost is $14.7 million

Unilateral FCD project and 100% FCD funded

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Benefits

Once complete, it will provide adedicated drain down system withconnection to the Gila River.

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QUESTIONS?

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Mandan Drainage ImprovementsProject Update

Dan Frank, P.E.

Project Manager


Project Location

The project is located inPhoenix in the AhwatukeeFoothills area.

• Partnership with City ofPhoenix

• First Flood ControlDistrict project onPreserve Land

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Project Concept

The project consists of new earth and concrete channel to protect theneighborhood from repetitive flood loss.

• Unique design

• Minimal impact to the environment

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Current Status

Nearly 50% complete. Nexttasks include:

• Placement of High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat

• Hydroseed

• Tall-pot planting

Estimated project completion:

December 2020

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Estimated Costs

• Construction Cost: $1.8 million

• 50/50 cost share with City of Phoenix

• Partially grant-funded (FEMA)

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Benefits

Once complete, it will provide 100-yrprotection for the 17 homes alongMandan Street.

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Community Support

Hi Mr. Rowley -

We are residents on Mandan Street in Phoenix where your company is currently building a drainage channel to prevent flooding from South Mountain.

We have worked in tandem with the Flood Control District and City of Phoenix since 2014 and were thrilled when the funding was approved for this project.

We have watched eagerly every day from our back yard at the progress of your team.It has been exciting to watch the various machines and the change in the landscape.

I want to commend your outstanding team led by Paul Vinke and Mason.There has not been any dust that we had expected to contend with.We had planned on bringing all patio furnishings in, but there was no need due to the continual watering that was being administered.

Any time we had an opportunity to speak with anyone, especially Paul, we have been received with smiles and a willingness to answer questions about the process.( Don`t worry - we tried not to keep anyone from their jobs, they all seemed happy to speak with us).

From the various machine operators to Paul, there is a sense of professionalism and pride in what they are doing.

We can`t begin to thank you for what you are doing to prevent future flooding.Our home has sustained severe flood damage from seven rainfalls since we moved here in 1980, so we are extremely appreciative of everything your company is doing.

We are anxious to see the completed project but are definitely enjoying the process.

In a world where people are not happy and are always finding something to complain about, we just wanted to let you know how grateful we are.

Thanks and congratulations on a terrific job.

Chuck and Linda Jewell11238 S Mandan St

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“We can`t begin to thank you for what you are doing to prevent future flooding.Our home has sustained severe flood damage from seven rainfalls since we moved here in 1980, so we are extremely appreciative of everything your company is doing.”

QUESTIONS?

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Comments from the Director

Michael FultonDirector

Agenda Item #747

Summary of Recent Actions

by the Board of Directors

Jack Sellers

District 1

Vice

Chairman

Steve Chucri

District 2

Bill Gates

District 3

Clint Hickman

District 4

Chairman

Steve GallardoDistrict 5

Agenda Item #847

Other Business and

Comments from the Public

Agenda Item #948

Thank youFlood Control Advisory Board

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