HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-005 Flood Reduction Study
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 15-005
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR A FLOOD REDUCTION STUDY TO BE COMPLETED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PRIOR LAKE SPRING LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT
Motion By: MORTON Second By: THOMPSON
WHEREAS, The flood of 2014 highlighted the need to review and update flood modeling and preparedness
strategies within the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed that have not been updated for 20
years; and
WHEREAS, The Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD) along with the City of Prior Lake
acknowledged a desire to work together to complete a Flood Reduction Study including
modeling of the upper watershed above the Prior Lake Outlet Channel; and
WHEREAS, A Request for Proposals (RFP) was prepared and sent to several consulting firms to complete
the Flood Reduction Study and modeling; and
WHEREAS, An team with representation from the PLSLWD, City and Spring Lake Township evaluated the
proposals and recommended a firm to complete the work; and
WHEREAS, The PLSLWD will provide management for the project including being the contract authority
and the City of Prior Lake will be an active project partner providing staff representation and
partial funding.
NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1.The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2.The City of Prior Lake will contribute fifty percent of the funding for the study in an amount estimated to
be $178,915.
3.The funds for payment to the PLSLWD will be drawn from the Storm Water Enterprise Fund, account
604-49420.00-53100.80.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12 DAY OF JANUARY 2015.
th
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye
☒☒☒☒☒
Nay
☐☐☐☐☐
Abstain
☐☐☐☐☐
Absent
☐☐☐☐☐
______________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager