Title
Draft Storm and Surface Water Plan and Habitat Program
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Report
Issue:
Briefing on Draft Storm and Surface Water Plan and Habitat Program.
Staff Contact:
Susan Clark, Senior Planner, Public Works Water Resources, 360.753.8321
Jesse Barham, Associate Planner, Public Works Water Resources, 360.753.8164
Presenter(s):
Jesse Barham, Associate Planner, Public Works Water Resources, 360.753.8164
Background and Analysis:
A team of Storm and Surface Water Utility (Utility) staff members from Planning and Engineering, Environmental Services and Operations have worked collaboratively to update the current Storm and Surface Water Plan. There is no regulatory requirement for the Utility to have a master plan. An update is necessary to inform of Utility programs and projects, ensure efficient and effective management, and comply with new regulations and development.
The Utility's mission is to prevent flooding, improve water quality, and protect and enhance aquatic habitat. The Draft Plan contains the policy and financial direction to guide the Utility in operating, maintaining, and improving its built infrastructure and city-wide aquatic and associated habitats. The Draft Plan also explains the challenges the Utility faces and current responsibilities, core services, specific strategies and programs.
The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) and Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC) are involved in the plan update process. The Draft Plan is available for a public comment period from November 17 to December 20th, 2017. Public comments will be addressed by the UAC in January 2018 and a recommendation will be sought. LUEC will also be asked for a recommendation in January 2018. A public hearing is planned in February 2018.
The aquatic habitat mission of the Utility is a renewed focus in the plan. These refined habitat efforts are based on combination of the findings of the 2014 Habitat and Stewardship ...
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