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Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News Copyrighted February 18, 2019 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 8. ITEM TITLE: Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News SUMMARY: City Manager providing a copy of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News public information brochure. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News Supporting Documentation � � ' . . . . � � I I ,�� I � � � � � - � Vol. 4 Issue 2 » January 2019 .�� ..� � ` Railroad Culverts Project Expected to Begin Soon ,n- �= r - -� �� "� � 9�� Culverts(Tunneled) �� - � �' `��r`�. E# ' -� i _:_ , The Bee Branch Watershed � i� �. �� _ � ,,,�i" -;= Flood Mitigation Project is � �� , ' �� = =�. , , , . a multi-faceted approach � ,..� � � __— - "�� Z � �� \�. to address the severe � �' �� _~' � ,M ao. \ \ and frequent flash flooding — � � �. �� Outfall Structure � experienced in the Bee � . Branch Watershed. �+- � Existing Bee Branch Sewer y -�" Pedestrian Passage � ' > � � _ �� ,� ` ` :. � Flood disasters have � Transition Structure ;. '�^� repeatedly impacted CP RAILWAY TRACKS � � " _ �,�° , � ��. residents and employees � i �� , of businesses within the � �� -�— � '' � watershed.Between 1999 and 2011,six Presidential The Railroad Culverts Project is a critical phase of the larger Bee Branch Watershed Flood Disaster Declarations were Mitigation Project and,once completed,in 2021 will greatly increase the flood mitigation issued with total damage system's capacity to protect the area—from a 75-year estimates of almost$70 rain event to a 500-year rain event. The project involves million. using tunneling methods to install six,8-foot diameter "Once completed,(the culverts] will increase the flood mitigation The project consists of culverts under the Canadian Pacific Railway(CP)tracks system's capacity to protect the several infrastructure along Garfield Ave. orea from a 75-year rain event to improvements that will a 500-year rain event" reduce the volume of When the City sought public input on the design of stormwater,slow the rate of the Bee Branch Creek improvements,residents voiced � stormwater through the upper a desire for pedestrian passage either above or below I , ; I watershed,and increase the railroad tracks.The City continued to receive this ' the safe conveyance of feedback after the Bee Branch Creek Greenway opened I � - �/ stormwater through the and eo le be an usin the new trail s stem. ' flood-prone area. P P g g y ! F) + ' The City has received$160 The project plans include utilizing the two existing million in the form of grants, Bee Branch box culverts for both flood control and forgivable loans,and other as a hike/bike path under the railroad tracks. This will financial savings to help allow for the direct connection of the trail systems fund the$219 million project. associated with the lower and upper sections of the A rendering of the east entrance to the Bee Branch Creek. pedestrian passage under the railroad tracks. For more information,visit www.cityofdubuque.org/ The City plans to award a contract in February 2019 with beebranch. construction starting in the spring of 2019. It is estimated that tunneling will begin this summer and the system will be functional by the spring of 2021. THSCTPYOF The Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project received $9 million in federal HUD National DUB �-+ Disaster Resiliency Competition grant funds.Per the terms of the grant,construction of the Masterpieceon theMississippi Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project must be complete by June of 2021. � 1 • Bee Branch Healthy Homes Program: Structural and Social Resiliency Historically,the primary focus While the advocates are identifying family social needs,the � of disaster recovery programs inspectors are identifying ways to improve on-site stormwater has been repairing damaged management and other household concerns. Several families ; • , structures.Installing sump pumps, participating in the program reported having water in their � waterproofing basements,having basement every time it rained.Several others had water adequate gutters and downspouts, pooling in their yards. � � � � � and positive property drainage are vital to creating healthy and safe Common repairs to reduce water intrusion include living environments.But,through partnerships with the sump pumps with a bacl<flow valve and battery bacl<up, Visiting NurseAssociation,East Central Intergovernmental soil modifications to improve drainage,new gutters and Association,and the University of lowa,the Bee Branch downspouts with splash blocl<s,interior and exterior drain Healthy Homes Resiliency Program has tal<en disaster tile,replacing or sealing off basement windows,and repairing recovery one step further. In addition to home renovations foundations.Other improvements include replacing the and repairs,the program helps people build social resiliency. furnace and water heater and installing exhaust fans,carbon This holistic approach is creating positive and long-lasting monoxide alarms,and radon mitigation systems. impacts that will be felt by generations to come. Since launching the program in November 2016,the City has Helping people requires flexibility.There isn't a"one received 558 inquiries.To date,207 applications have been shoe fits aIP' solution.We lool<at each family's individual approved,61 units have been completed,and an additional situation.Home advocates meet with participants to learn 21 units are under contract. The average cost per unit about the home's flood history;other household concerns is $18,979. Approximately$1.6 million in contracts for such as heating and cooling,pests,and possible lead hazards; improvements has been awarded to local contractors and home and neighborhood safety;family health issues; subcontractors. transportation;education and employment;and other basic needs.The goal is to identify barriers the participants feel This program is funded by an $8.4 million disaster resiliency they are facing,and then to connect them to the resources grant from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban they need to overcome those challenges. Development(HUD).It is available to owner-occupied homes, single-unit rentals,and small,multi-family residential units Needs can be as simple as cleaning items such as a vacuum located in the BBHH eligibility area and meet the income or as complex as helping a family find health insurance for requirements established by HUD guidelines. their children. Whatever needs arise—big or small —the advocates have a networl<of community partners from all If you are interested in applying for the program,please call different sectors that are able to provide assistance. 563.690.6168 or visit www.cityofdubuque.org/bbhh. Bee Branch Healthy Homes Before and After Photos Be�e:�t�finimum, � �� -"� ��" ' � Before: This property flooded " __,,,,� "�- �� this ro ert looded three �' • loii � every time it rained. Water �' �.; ' times per year.During rain � , and dirt were running events,stormwater pooled � '�'`,`� ~ � P through the foundation and _�__�,� ;� in the yard and leaked in �`�� the basement was full of � �� J� through the basement. � Y, a� items that were absorbing �i. � �- �� ., ''� � moisture. ,��„ .� 1 ' �`� 1•fr, '�� "" After: The deteriorated After: Items were cleared ,�, ,` exterior stairwell entrance ,�i �,, , - ,,�� I out of the basement and a .,, was removed and replaced � �;, � � : _ r , 3-inch perimeter drain tile, �`�'�_�.:�-:_ }� , ; l i� _ �_ with a new door system,and , . - • q, waterproofing dimple board, the area was regraded and and a sump pump with a resurfaced to create postiive �- battery backup were installed. q� � �` - drainage away from the The foundation walls were �--�''�� 'e"� ; �,� foundation. ��' �,� also tuck-pointed. ._-- r . � To see more before and after photos,check out the BBHH completed projects map at www.cityofdubuque.org/bbhh. � � • Storm Sewer Capacity Improvement Projects `"`-` " 22nd St. / Kaufmann Ave. ,��: y ,., � � >. . � — The first phase of the 22nd St./ Kaufmann Ave.project started in April 2018. Worl<started at Elm St. � and progressed west across Washington St.,Jacl<son St.,and White St.stopping short of Central Ave. `� ~ � ,°``,,y ��,�� i' The project included the relocation of underground utilities,a new 10 ft.x 6 ft.concrete storm sewer � �� ;�� } and high-capacity storm drains to reduce street flooding,and total street and sidewall< reconstruction. ��"'''� �� Construction of the first phase finished in early December 2018. �.e, �. � _ � � ��. '�'�;;�� -�-��,� Phase two of the project is expected to begin inApril 2019. Construction will continue west across A new concrete storm sewer Central Ave.up Kaufmann Ave.to Kliene St. Lool<ing forward to 2020 and 2021,the goal is to expand is installed along 22nd St.in the storm sewer up to Kane St. However,the project schedule and limits will be contingent on funding. October 2018. To receive updates about the project,including road closure and detour notices,sign up for Bee Branch Project email and/or text alerts at www.cityofdubuque.org/notifyme. Additional information about the project limits and schedule are available at www.cityofdubuque.org/22nd1<aufmann. ��q_ G��- 17th St. /W. Locust St. � . The first phase of the 17th St./W.Locust St.project tool<place from August to December 2017 at k � � � the intersection of 17th and Elm streets.Crews relocated underground utilities and built a new 10 ft. , � x 5 ft.concrete storm sewer and installed high-capacity storm drains to reduce street flooding. a �"'" � ` Phase two of the project began in July 2018. Worl<started at Elm St.and progressed west across � Washington St.,Jacl<son St.,White St.,and Central Ave.up to Heeb St.Construction of the new storm ' '`"� sewer and associated street worl<finished in late December 2018. The remaining curb and sidewall< New precast concrete storm Worl<will be completed this spring.No street construction is planned for this project in 2019.The sewers before installation in ultimate goal is to expand the storm sewer up 17th St.toW.Locust St.and continuing upW.Locust August 2018. St.toAngella St. However,the project schedule and limits will be contingent on funding. Lastly,in 2019,the City expects to bid the portion of this project that includes installing a new section of pipe underneath the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP)tracl<s between the east end of 17th St. and the Lower Bee Branch Creel<. For more information,visit www.cityofdubuque.org/17thwlocust. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project // Updated Timeline �ir,''i; , Infrastructure Improvement Status Carter Road Detention Basin Completed in 2003 °'� ';� � ` `"�r�`�� ,.'u'"I V�K. ?v k��r.vr:;y '� - West 32nd Street Detention Basin Completed in 2009 � � � � "� `� �`!�"`'" Lower Bee Branch Creel<Restoration Completed in 201 I -- - Historic Millworl<District Complete Streets Completed in 2012 - � Upper Bee Branch Creel<Restoration Completed in 2017 - �. �`� � -, - � Bee Branch Creel<Railroad Culverts Est.Completion - 2021 � 22nd StJKaufmann Ave.Storm Sewer Capacity Improvements Est.Completion - 2021 � � �� 17th St./W.Locust St.Storm Sewer Capacity Improvements Est.Completion - 2021 "` ry Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program Est.Completion - 2021 � ''` '� (Assistance to up to 300 homes in the Bee Branch Watershed) __ �`�� Flood Mitigation Gate& Pump Station Replacement Est.Completion - 2022 ��` Flood Mitigation Maintenance Facility Est.Completion - 2028 ,�r„ �'�rF � . ,. �s�♦: � . - North End Storm Sewer Capacity Improvements Est.Completion - 2028 � " ' Water Plant Flood Protection Est.Completion - 2030 * � + � Schedule to vary depending Green Alley Reconstruction Est.Completion - 2038* on available funding. � 1 • � � Naming Opportunities �� ,,�,��r,..�.--_ ,�'� Bee Branch Bench / $5,000 W `'�"' .�i -� ,,,;:x, Two styles of benches are available.Memorial benches are located along the upper trail. They A lasting improvement to protect � feature a laser-cut design on the bacl<of the bench plus arm rests.Limestone benches are located our friends and neighbors. � along the lower trail and offer a wonderful spot to Memorial Bench sit bacl<,relax,and enjoy the creel<.Both benches The Bee Branch Creel<amenities attract both residents feature a 5.875"x 2" cast aluminum plaque that and visitors. Joining theAmerica's River III campaign is can be engraved with up to three lines of text, a meaningful and visible way to support the Bee Branch with 30 characters per line,which includes all Creel<Restoration Project.It also provides an opportunity ``� f"� ��: spaces and punctuation marl<s. to create a lasting legacy in honor or in memory of a business,family member,friend,or neighbor. Contributions Bike Rest Station / $1,000 to the campaign will help ensure this flood mitigation Limestone Bench Several bil<e racl<s are located along the creel< project continues to support sustainable neighborhoods �, �r .� � ,3s for visiting bicyclists to I<eep their equipment and enhanced uali of life for Dubu ue and lowa. � '"`�' q tY q � � safe while enjoying the many parl<amentities. '�'� �� A 5.875"x 2" cast aluminum plaque that can be Cam ai n Honorar Chairs ��; �� .. p g y ��,, ,� engraved with up to three lines of text,with 30 � �a xgz ' - ��•.�� characters per line,which includes all spaces and " � ��x punctuation marl<s,will be displayed on the racl<. � �:, � - �„ -_ -,��,. _., r • ��,;, '''� - � �� '� ��`""'�� Memorial Tree / $500 � � � �►� � � .; -� --� ---- A 5.875"x 2" cast aluminum plaque can be � + ;� /�,� � ��'" ';'£ 1°� engraved with up to three lines of text,with 30 �ca , , : ��" � ,, characters per line,which includes all spaces and Norma Denlinger Gary Dolphin Sue Hafl<emeyer _ - � � punctuation marl<s.The plaque will be anchored •.,�,,;. securely in the mulch ring surrounding the tree. Campaign Committee Members : , Personalized Brick Paver / $100 Joyce Connors Audrey Morey CHAR�ES& �T Personalized pavers can be engraved with up to �JEAN(�NAHLERT) _ Ann Cremer Ernestine Moss s,otTZ three lines of text,with 12 characters per line, Lauren Czeshinsl<i Chip Murray �NM�moRYOF which includes all s aces and unctuation marl<s. 806BY LYONS � P P Peggy Hudson Eric Stierman i9zi zoi� Pavers can be installed in four different areas Pam Jochum Dan White ��r� �' along the greenway. A map of all America's River III naming opportunities and donation forms are available at www.cityofdubuque.org/ar3. For questions or to mal<e a contribution,call 563.690.6068. � � 1 • ... ' ' "' �OOZS b'I `anbnqnd '' �aa�lS ul£� ISaM OS }ddississ}y�a�{;uo a�aid�a;stiy� � S11Q 3011.i.IJ�H.L