PRESENTER: Presenter
Carly Farmer, Assistant City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a resolution of participation in the Guadalupe County Master Drainage Plan under the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Construction Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Guadalupe County is moving forward with the development of a Countywide Master Drainage Plan under the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) program, Flood Management Evaluation (FME) category. The Master Drainage Plan will evaluate countywide flood risks, identify priority mitigation improvements, update hydrologic and hydraulic data, and develop a unified strategy for long-term resilience across the county and its incorporated communities. The plan study area includes the City of New Braunfels.
TWDB requires a demonstration that all affected political subdivisions have been allowed to participate in the planning process. As part of the application and project development requirements under 31 TAC §361.10 and the SFY 2024-2025 FIF Intended Use Plan (IUP), Guadalupe County must notify and coordinate with all eligible political subdivisions within the project watershed area, including cities, water districts, river authorities, and other units of local government. Participating entities must formally acknowledge involvement in the planning effort by adopting a resolution.
Participating entities will gain involvement in data collection, model development, project identification, and stakeholder coordination. With the City of New Braunfels Drainage Area Master Plan nearing completion, sharing data and coordinating project identification with Guadalupe County will be invaluable.
ISSUE:
Guadalupe County requests a resolution of participation from stakeholders for their Countywide Master Drainage Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding obligations are included in participation in the plan.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of a resolution of participation in the Guadalupe County Master Drainage Plan.