Title
Public Hearing on the Draft 2017 Storm and Surface Water Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Utility Advisory Committee and the Land Use and Environment Committee recommend forwarding the Draft 2017 Storm and Surface Water Plan to Council for a briefing, public hearing and approval.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing. Upon closing the hearing, move to approve the Draft 2017 Storm and Surface Water Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a public hearing and then approve the Draft 2017 Storm and Surface Water Plan.
Staff Contact:
Susan Clark, Senior Planner, Public Works Water Resources, 360.753.8321
Presenter(s):
Susan Clark, Senior Planner
Background and Analysis:
Unlike the City of Olympia's other water-related utilities (drinking water and wastewater), the Storm and Surface Water Utility is not required by State regulation to have a master plan. With no mandate, the Utility has the flexibility to develop and format a City-initiated plan as an internally-focused tool for guiding its work in meeting community expectations. A team of City staff from throughout the Utility worked collaboratively on this effort.
The Utility's mission is to prevent flooding, improve surface water quality, and protect and enhance aquatic habitat. How we address our mission is complex and relies on partnerships forged with others, including our customers. A large percentage of our work is directed toward meeting the requirements of our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
The Draft 2017 Plan contains the policy and financial direction necessary to guide the Utility in operating, maintaining, and improving its built infrastructure and city-wide natural elements for the next ten years. It also explains the challenges the Utility faces and the Utility's current responsibilities, core services and programs.
The Draft 2017 Plan includes an implementation strategy. A key component of the strategy is an annua...
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