TO: Mayor Collins and Town Council Members
FROM: Kevin Burke, Town Manager
Paul Mood, P.E., Town Engineer
Jeremy Knapp, Engineering Services Analyst
DATE: March 8, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
Staff Contact Paul Mood, P.E., Town Engineer, 480-348-3573
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AGENDA TITLE:
Title
Storm Drainage Design Manual Policy Discussion 60 Minutes
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Town Value(s):
? Primarily one-acre, residential community
? Limited government
? Creating a sense of community
? Partnerships with existing schools and resorts to enhance recreational opportunities
? Improving aesthetics/creating a brand
? Preserving natural open space
Several sections of the Storm Drain Design Manual require the preservation of washes in their natural state.
Council Goals or Statutory Requirements:
For efficient and effective execution, review and seek improvements for the planning, timing, and coordination of infrastructure maintenance and enhancement.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Receive an update on the Storm Drainage Design Manual and provide direction for adoption.
Background
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
At the February 9th 2017 Town Council Meeting staff presented the proposed Storm Drainage Design Manual, highlighting some of the updates and changes. The discussion led to several Town Council questions which needed further input as well as Council request for public comment.
After the February 9th meeting, the Engineering Department began publicizing the draft document, advertising a public meeting, and soliciting public comment. Staff utilized the town's website, e-mailed the notify me builders list, placed flyers at the Building and Engineering Departments counters, published a noticed in the March 8, 2017 Paradise Valley Independent, and placed ads on the TV screens at Town Hall. On March 21, 2017 staff held a public meeting in the Community Room to present the draft and receive public input. A summary of the input was presented at the March 23rd Council Meeting.
At t...
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