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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-14 09-295 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION Item No. `. 9 y 5 Date: 9-14-09 Item/Subject: Resolve, Appropriating a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Maine Emergency Management Agency — Stream Flow Gauges — Penobscot River and Kenduskeag Stream. Responsible Department: Fire Commentary: Periodically, reverse tidal flooding along the Penobscot River/Kenduskeag Stream causes flooding in our downtown area, primarily near the confluence of the river and stream. The largest recent event occurred in 1976 with lesser events in 2005 and 2007. In recent years, the Caribou office of the National Weather Service has periodically notified us of potential flooding events; however, the accuracy of these forecasts has been limited by lack of data on river and stream flows. The National Weather Service suggested that the City seek a grant is for the installation of gauges in the River and Stream that will allow for more timely and accurate prediction of potential flood events. Each gauge will cost approximately $20,000, with a local share of $5,000. In addition, the City will be responsible for maintaining these gauges once installed. Funding for the local share is available from the downtown tax increment financing district fund. This project will enhance our ability to better predict when flooding might occur and to take the necessary steps to relocate vehicles parked in low areas and to notify adjacent property owners of when problems might occur. In addition, it may reduce the frequency of closures and warnings in the area. This resolve will appropriate these grant funds. Department Head Manager's Comments: ���/(" pk"m "11 a 0 ` �w� City Manager Associated Information: Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: City Solicitor Introduced for Passage X First Reading Page _ of _ Referral 9 Assigned to Councilor — Hawes September 14, 2009 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Resolve, Appropriating a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Maine Emergency Management Agency — Stream Flow Gauges — Penobscot River and Kenduskeag Stream. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT There is hereby appropriated a hazard mitigation grant in the amount of $30,000 for the purpose of installing stream flow gauges in the Penobscot River and Kenduskeag Stream for the purpose of providing better data and warnings regarding the potential for reverse tidal flooding on the Penobscot River that poses a threat to properties located along the Penobscot River and Kenduskeag Stream. IN CITY COUNCIL September 14, 2009 First Reading IN CITY COUNCIL September 30, 2009 Motion Made and Seconded for Passage Passed v v� DEPUTY CITY CLE RESOLVE (TITLEropriating a Hazard Migigation Qrant from the Maine Emergency Management - Agency - Stream Flow Gauges -Penobscot River And Kenduskeag Stream Assigned to Councilor