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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 1, 2019
TO: Mayor Troxell and Councilmembers
THROUGH: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager
Kevin Gertig, Utilities Executive Director
Theresa Connor, Deputy Director - Water Engineering and Field Operations
Owen Randall, Director - Civil Engineering
FROM: Matt Fater, Civil Engineer III/Special Projects Manager
RE: Magnolia Street Outfall Update – Follow up from February 4
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LPT
Downtown Fort Collins faces significant flood risk with approximately 700 structures at risk.
This is the highest density of structures at risk for flooding of any other part of the city. The area
was built over a century ago prior to design standards for stormwater management and flood
hazards. In 2003, the Stormwater Master Plan recommended a system of improvements in the
Old Town Basin to address the flood risk including the Magnolia Street Outfall project.
Staff continues to work on the project. A work session with Council was rescheduled from
March 26
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to July 23
rd
due to other work session priorities. A few of the task items that are
underway include:
Basin Wide Alternative Evaluation – The Magnolia St. Outfall project is part of the system of
improvements still necessary to address the remaining flood risks in the Old Town Basin. A
basin wide alternative evaluation is underway to determine if more cost-effective solutions exist
for the Magnolia St. project as well as the remaining improvements.
Flood Damage Analysis – A flood damage analysis is underway for the entire Old Town Basin.
The analysis will estimate the cost of damages expected due to the risk of flooding. These
damage costs are a critical component in the benefit-cost analysis of improvements.
Public Engagement Process – An extensive and thoughtful process for engagement with all
stakeholders is under development. Public engagement will be a key component throughout the
project.
Opportunities for Collaboration – A goal of the project is to seek opportunities for
collaboration with other City goals and objectives. Some of these opportunities may include:
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streetscaping, Nature in the City, and utility infrastructure replacements. A workshop is planned
with key City departments to begin this collaboration.
Water Board Update – A presentation was made at the February 21
st
Water Board meeting to
update the Board on the project. Also, a Water Board steering committee has been developed to
help guide staff on critical issues.
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