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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/04/2000 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 30, 2000, APPROPRIA r��- -- AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 9 DATE: April 4, 2000 i FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL Dave Agee. STAFF: Marsha Hilmes-Robinsoi: SUBJECT: First Reading of Ordinance No. 30, 2000. Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Storm Drainage Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Existing Appropriations in the Storm Drainage Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. i FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Unmet Needs Grant for Flood Early Warning System Expansion consists of the following: $ 60,000 Federal share $ 20.000 Local share The $20.000 local share will be funded entirely from existing appropriations in the Storm Drainage Fund Flood Mapping/Stream Gaging Project. The Unmet Needs Grant for Floodproofing consists of the following: $ 45.000 Federal share $ 15.000 Local share The $15.000 local share will be funded entirely from existing appropriations in the Storm Drainage Fund transferred tr the Unmet Needs Grant Floodproofing, Project. Both of the above grants reflect a 75% federal/25% local split mandates b\ Congress. y EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City has received approval from the State Office of Emergency Management for two grants funded by FEMA's Ummnet Needs Grant Program. The City plans to utilize these funds for the expansion of the Flood Warning System and continuation of the Floodproofing Program. An objective of the Fort Collins Utilities is the mitigation of losses to life and property due to flooding emergencies. There are twelve stormwater basins within the City that have the potential for flash flooding with typical reaction times of less than one hour before major damages are sustained. The Flood Warning Program consists of streatnflow and precipitation monitoring equipment to provide maximum warning time in the event of a flooding emergency. In 1998, the City received $150,000 of funds from FEMA to institute a Floodproofing Program. The purpose of the Program is to mitigate repetitive losses from shallow flooding. The Program utilizes grants to encourage construction of cost-effective floodproofrng measures. Through the Unmet Needs Floodproofing Grant, the City will continue the Program in 2000. Attached is a project description of each grant. • ORDINANCE NO. 30. 2000 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE STORM DRAINAGE FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STORM DRAINAGE FUND WHEREAS, on March 10, 2000, the State Office of Emergency Management announced that the Citv would receive $105.000 of Unmet Needs Grant Funds approved by FEMA, providing the funds for the City to expand its Flood Warning System and continue its Floodproofing Program: and WHEREAS, the purpose of expanding the Flood Warning System is to maximize warning time in the event of a flooding emergency in the City; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Floodproofing Program is to utilize grants to encourage the construction of cost-effective floodproofmg measures in an effort to mitigate repetitive losses from shallow flooding; and WHEREAS, staff has identified the following sources to fund the expansion of the Flood Warning System: . Federal Unmet Needs Grant Funds $60,000 Local matching funds from existing appropriations in the Storm Drainage Fund $20.000 Total $80,000; and WHEREAS, staff has identified the following sources to fund the continuation of the Floodproofing Program: Federal Unmet Needs Grant Funds $45,000 Local matching funds from existing appropriations in the Storm Drainage Fund $15.000 Total $60,000; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9. of the Charter of the City of Fort Collins (the "Charter") permits the City Council to make supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year, provided that the total amount of such supplemental appropriations, in conjunction with all previous appropriations for that fiscal year, do not exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received during the fiscal year:. and WHEREAS. Article V. Section 10, of the Charter authorizes the City Council to transfer by ordinance any unexpended and unencumbered amount or portion thereof from one fund or capital project to another fund or capital project, provided that the purpose for which the funds were appropriated no longer exists. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from Unmet Needs Grant Funds in the Storm Drainage Fund, Flood Mapping/Stream Gaging Project, the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000)to be used for expanding the Flood Warning System. Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from Unmet Needs Grant Funds in the Storm Drainage Fund, Floodproofing Project, the sum of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000)to be used for the Floodproofing Program. Section 3. That the unexpended appropriated amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15.000) is hereby authorized for transfer from the Storm Drainage Fund to the Floodproofing Project, and appropriated therein to be used for the local matching share for the Floodproofing Program. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 4th day of April,A.D. 2000, and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of April,A.D. 2000. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 18th day of April, A.D. 2000. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk . DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT—FLOOD EARLY WARNING SYSTEM The City of Ft. Collins has established a longstanding tradition of progressive programs in the area of stottnwater management and emergency response. In support of this tradition. the need for continued development of a comprehensive early warning system cannot be overstated. FEMA's Unmet Needs Grant Program to fund the expansion of a flood warning program will benefit the entire City of Fort Collins. Most of the streamflow and precipitation monitoring locations are within the City of Fort Collins municipal boundary. The monitoring sites outside the Cite municipal boundary were identified to provide maximum leadtime in the event of a flooding emergency. The Ft. Collins early warning system is a comprehensive plan that includes as an essential component the reduction of loss of life and property. This is accomplished by increasing the length of warning time in which the City can take protective measures. The elements of the overall automated local flood -warning system are: ■ The hardware and software to assess the potential for flooding for each stormwater basin within the Cite of Fort Collins ■ A comprehensive flood warning notification system to tell people that a flood is coming. . ■ Training and public awareness programs so that people know how to respond in a flooding situation ■ Disaster drills and responder training • Loneterm maintenance of the system This project is for expanding the number of stream and precipitation gages that are part of the early v,aming system. After the 1997 Fort Collins flood the City received approval of a FEMA application that included installation of twelve precipitation gages, ten stream flow gages, a telephone auto dialer system. an AM radio station for Emergency Management, an enhanced Cable TV override system and a public education program. The Unmet Needs Grant would add an additional seven precipitation gages, seven streamflow gages, and one weather station. This will give increased coverage across the City resulting in a more accurate understanding of rainfall and streamflow conditions, which will allow for better notification to the public and better emergency response. The expansion of the local flood warning system is a cost effective, comprehensive plan that includes as an essential component a reduction in the loss of life and propem. This is accomplished by having more accurate data that will increase the length of warning time in which they City can respond to take protective measures. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT—FLOODPROOFING PROGRAM The objectives of the Floodproofing Program are to: ■ Familiarize owners of property that is subject to repetitive losses from flooding with floodproofing methods that may be appropriate for their site. • Utilize grant funds to floodproof the properties suffering the most repetitive flood losses and least able to afford the improvements. • Provide costeffective floodproofmg to as many properties as possible that are subject to shallow flooding. The proper floodproofmg of residential or commercial properties will reduce or eliminate losses from flood events similar to those experienced to date. Properties that are able to be floodproofed by permanent, passive measures not requiring human intervention will have the greatest chance of success. Floodproofing that provides protection above the 100year base flood elevation may be eligible for reductions in their flood insurance premiums. However, reduction in losses due to flooding will be the primary objective. For properties not located in areas where the base flood elevation is known, high water data from past events will provide a reference point to determine a reasonable level of protection.