Title
Storm and Surface Water Utility Briefing - Protecting Urban Salmon
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing from the Storm and Surface Water Utility regarding Utility programs with an emphasis on protecting urban salmon.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing from the Storm and Surface Water Utility regarding Utility programs with an emphasis on protecting urban salmon.
Staff Contact:
Eric Christensen, Water Resources Director, Public Works Department, 360.570.3741
Presenters:
Eric Christensen, Water Resources Director
Marcus Goodman, Wastewater/Stormwater Operations Supervisor
Joe Roush, Vegetation and Habitat Management Supervisor
Jesse Barham, Environmental Services Supervisor
Susan Clark, Engineering and Planning Supervisor
Kym Foley, Environmental Habitat Planner
Susan McCleary, Senior Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
The Storm and Surface Water Utility (the Utility) was created in 1986. Over the years, the Utility’s focus has shifted from primarily reducing flooding to improving water quality, and protecting and enhancing aquatic habitat for our community and future generations.
Utility staff will provide City Council with an overview of the Utility’s programmatic work efforts with an emphasis on protecting urban salmon.
For more information on Olympia's Storm and Surface Water Utility, visit the Storm and Surface Water Plan and the Utility’s online storymap (links listed in attachments).
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
All developed properties within Olympia city limits pay a Storm and Surface Water Utility bill. Much of the Utility’s work is guided by community expectations.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing
2. Do not receive the briefing.
3. Receive the briefing at another time.
Financial Impact:
None at this time.
Attachments:
City of Olympia’s Storm and Surface Water Plan
Storm and Surface Water Utility Online Storymap