TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Sheila Thomas-Ambat, PE, Public Services Director
DATE: January 22, 2024
RE:
Title
Rose Lake Temporary Detention FEMA BRIC Grant Submittal
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
1,2,3, and 4
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Supports Goal 3. City Investment in Today and Tomorrow, through the Strategic Objective 3.1 Enhance City street connectivity, traffic flow, and stormwater systems
Executive Summary:
In FY 2019, City Council authorized a fee increase and directed staff to accelerate its watershed study program and related capital project program to help control stormwater runoff, reduce localized minor flooding, and improve our resiliency to major flooding. At the September 5, 2023, Council Work Session, staff presented an update on the Cross Creek Watershed Master Plan. This update focused on analysis of Cross Creek flooding through downtown Fayetteville and potential improvement concepts. Staff recommended Council provide approval to pursue funding sources for both the Channel Improvement and Rose Lake options, which Council approved.
Staff is now bringing an update on the Rose Lake temporary detention concept. Additional analyses have demonstrated that the temporary detention concept will reduce downstream structure flooding and reduce the depth and duration of Cross Creek overtopping downstream roadways. Further evaluation of the concept has also identified considerations related to property acquisition and long-term maintenance associated with the temporary detention concept. Staff recommends Council approval to submit a FEMA BRIC grant application to fund the detailed design and construction of the Rose Lake temporary detention concept.
Background:
Rose Lake is located along Cross Creek, generally between Country Club Drive and Shaw Mill Road, east of Murchison Road. The impoundment was originally constructed in the 1940s. Developmen...
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