Title
Approval of 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Work Plan and Budget
Recommended Action
Move to approve the 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Work Plan and Budget.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Work Plan and Budget.
Staff Contact:
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator, 360.570.5828
Presenter(s):
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator
Background and Analysis:
The proposed 2027-2028 work plan includes the following projects to continue implementation of near-term and mid-term adaptation actions identified in the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Plan.
Evaluate and recommend long-term public financing mechanisms.
Model peak flows for strategic separation of combined sewer systems and develop flow reduction program.
Perform monitoring activities, calculate sea level rise metrics, and publish first monitoring report.
Conduct level loop survey to measure subsidence in downtown.
Refine groundwater assessment with key stormwater systems surveys.
Support emerging opportunities.
Pursue state and federal funding.
Conduct community education and outreach.
Administrative support and staff liaison
The estimated cost to implement these work plan items is $320,000.
The Interlocal Agreement (ILA) forming the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative states: Within budget constraints, the Members, working through the Technical Work Group, may work jointly to implement short-term projects identified in Table 11 of the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Plan. Any requests for funding to implement short-term projects will require approval of the respective Members' governing bodies.
Approval by the Executive Committee does not guarantee implementation of this work plan. If approved by the Executive Committee, this funding request must also be approved by each Member’s governing body.
Climate Analysis:
The projects included within the 2027-2028 workplan will help the Collaborative me...
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