Title
Update on Sea Level Rise Response Planning Process Scope of Work
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the update. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing and provide input on the sea level rise planning process scope of work initiated by the City of Olympia, the Port of Olympia, and LOTT Clean Water Alliance.
Staff Contact:
Susan Clark, Senior Planner, Public Works/Water Resources, 360.753.8321
Andy Haub, Water Resources Director, Public Works/Water Resources, 360.753.8575
Presenter(s):
Susan Clark, Senior Planner, Public Works/Water Resources, 360.753.8321
Background and Analysis:
Downtown Olympia and its peninsula are vulnerable to flooding. Sea level rise increases the likelihood of flooding and could threaten large portions of downtown. Implications to various public and private entities are extensive. Without action, maintaining downtown public and private services will be challenging.
The City of Olympia, the Port of Olympia, and the LOTT Clean Water Alliance share common concerns regarding sea level rise, yet also have unique individual vulnerabilities. The City, the Port and LOTT have entered into an Interlocal Agreement to jointly fund and participate in a formal sea level rise planning process for downtown Olympia and the Port peninsula.
The City, the Port, LOTT, and the selected consulting firm for the project, AECOM, held a full-day meeting to discuss the scope of work for the response plan and reached consensus on its content. The discussion focused on scope of work, community involvement, and plan products. It is essential that the partners, as well as our community, thoroughly understand the intent and expected outcome of the planning process before getting underway.
In summary, the tasks to be completed by AECOM for this project include:
* Evaluating the best available science
* Developing a sea level ris...
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