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AGENDA ITEM 48 STAFF ORIGINATOR: David Ahrens, City Engineer/Public Wor DATE: November 6, 1996 TOPIC: Consider Approval of Drainage Study ,BACKGROUND: Staff requested proposals from SEH, Inc., to conduct drainage studies in three areas of the City. These areas are shown on the attached map. Council reviewed the three drainage study areas at the November 6, 1996, Council Work ion and decided to pursue the northerly drainage study that includes land generally bounded by Pine Street, Lake Drive, Lois Lane and Fourth Avenue. The Drainage study will provide information for possible improvements to the drainage system (ditch cleaning) and identify areas that should have regional ponding. The cost of the drainage study is for a not to exceed amount of $14,000 and will be completed by the end of December, 1996. The drainage study is identified as a task item to be completed in the City's Water Management Plan and will be funded by the Surface Water Management Fund. This fund is supported by charges to developments in the City. Staff discussed the cost savings by conducting a drainage study of the subwatershed located immediately west of the north drainage study (highlighted by dashed line on map) with SEH. It appears that a saving of 20% - 30% can be realized by studying the two areas jointly. Staff has requested a proposal from SEH to prepare a drainage study for this area and will present it to Council for consideration at a future Council Meeting. OPTIONS: 1. Return to staff for further review. 2. Approve the proposal in the amount of $14,000 for SEH to pre drainage study in the northern part of the City. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the proposal be approved by Council. re a