| Agenda Item: | 11.
| | Agenda Title: | Presentation by HDR regarding the low water crossing bridge on Great Divide Drive including discussion and possible action
| Council Action:
| Discuss and Consider Action
| | Department: | Engineering
| | Staff Contact: | Kevin Sawtelle and Clint Garza
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1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
HDR will present preliminary findings related to the drainage analysis and the local floodplain effects associated with the low water crossing improvements.
2. DESCRIPTION/JUSTIFICATION
a) Background
On September 9, 2021, City Council awarded the contract for the design of improvements to Great Divide Low Water Crossing to HDR.
b) Issues and Analysis
HDR has concluded in their detailed design work that the 10-year bridge option as approved by Council causes the flood waters to rise on neighboring properties in 100-year storm events. HDR will discuss these findings along with potential alternative crossing solutions.
3. FINANCIAL/BUDGET
| Amount Requested | | | Fund/Account No. | | | Cert. Obligation | | | GO Funds | | | Other source | | | Grant title
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4. TIMELINE CONSIDERATIONS
5. RECOMMENDATION
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