HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2009-167 Wide Hollow Creek Obstruction Abatement Interlocal Agreement - WCC, DOE, WA StateRESOLUTION NO. R-2009-167
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement and
potential subsequent amendments with the Washington State Department
of Ecology "Washington Conservation Corps" (WCC) for obstruction
abatement in Wide Hollow Creek from 72nd Avenue to 80th Avenue.
WHEREAS, the City has an important transportation capacity and infrastructure to
protect along 72nd Avenue where Wide Hollow Creek passes under the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the City has observed that obstructions including but not limited to trees
and beaver dams upstream from 72nd Avenue that pose a risk to the bridge and roadway due
to uncontrolled stream flooding; and
WHEREAS, the City, the County's Flood Control Zone District, Ecology and the State
Resource Agencies agree that these obstructions should be removed; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have the experience nor the resources to remove the
obstructions and Ecology's WCC does have such experience and capacity; and,
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council finds it in the best interest of the City and for the
safety of its citizens to engage the services of WCC to remove obstructions in Wide Hollow
Creek to protect 72".1 Avenue and the bridge from flood damage in the attached and
incorporated Agreement WCC09-39-004 with the State of Washington, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized and directed to execute
an Interlocal Agreement and potential subsequent amendments with the Washington State
Department of Ecology "Washington Conservation Corps" (WCC) for obstruction abatement in
Wide Hollow Creek from 72nd Avenue to 80th Avenue.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of D mber 200
ATTEST:
...PUS NO. 8-2931-114 Wilk Halm, Clea Bono Df
David Edler, Mayor
ECOLOGY
WCC AGREEMENT NO WCC09-39-004
WASHINGTON CONSERVATION CORPS
SPONSOR CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT made by and between the State of Washington Department of Ecology Conservation Corps,
hereinafter referred to as the "DEPARTMENT," and the City of Yakima, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "SPONSOR."
1.SPONSOR: City of Yakima
2. CONTACTS
3. ADDRESS:
DEPT. PROJECT LEADER Nicholas Mott (360) 407-6946
SPONSOR CONTACT Dick Zais or his desianee (509) 57S-6040
CREW SUPERVISOR Bob Milner (509) 860-1990
OTHER
SPONSOR FISCAL OFFICER
4. PROJECT TITLE/DESCRIPTION: Yakima West Valley Park
5. PROJECT LOCATION: Yakima County
6. SCOPE OF WORK: Removal of beaver dams, overhanging trees and brush, and dead and down material along
the creek bed.
7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
CONTRACT BEGINS December 8, 2009 CONTRACT ENDS January 30, 2010
8. MAXIMUM BUDGET
REIMBURSED
to DEPARTMENT
by Sponsor
Provided by DEPARTMENT
Cost
Provided by SPONSOR/DONATIONS
COST
WCC crew 4 weeks + per diem
$ 14,800
Total DEPARTMENT Cost
Total SPONSOR COST
S 14,800
Above cost
Not to be
Exceeded
10. Special Terms and
Conditions
ED No ❑Yes (See XVII.)
11. Biennial Closures: In accordance with biennial closing procedures, the sponsor must
reimburse the DEPARTMENT no later than lune 30. 1010 for services or material supplied
REMARKS
under this contract when submitted for payment on properly itemized vouchers (Form A-19).
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IN CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS'
1 This contract between the City of Yakima, Washington, a municipal corporation, and the State of Washington Department of
Ecology Conservation Corps, an entity of the Washington State Department of Ecology, each of which is a
public agency, is entered by the parties in accord with RCW 39.34, the Washington Interlocal Act All rights
and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be subject to and governed by those General Terms and Conditions contained in the text
of this contract instrument and Section XVII 'SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
11 In the event of an inconsistency in this contract, unless otherwise provided herein, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in
the following order (a) Applicable Federal & State Statutes & Regulations, (b) Special Terms and Conditions, and (c) General Terms and
Conditions
111 This contract and its appendices, if any, contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or
otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this contract shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto
IV This contract shall be subject to the written approval of the authorized representative of the DEPARTMENT and shall not be binding until so
approved. Only the authorized representative by writing (delegation to be made prior to action) shall have the expressed, implied, or apparent
authority to alter, amend, modify, or waive any clause or condition of this contract. Furthermore, any alteration, amendment, modification, or
waiver of any clause or condition of this contract is not effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the authorized
representative
V AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE.
A. Authority
The Legislature enacted Chapter 43.220 RCW which created the Washington Conservation Corps, hereinafter referred to as the "WCC,"
and named the DEPARTMENT as one of six state agencies having implementation authority.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this contract is to establish a formal understanding between the DEPARTMENT and the SPONSOR to accomplish the
project described in Section VII "SCOPE OF WORK."
This contract is designed to specify the kinds and amounts of goods and services to be used and/or exchanged by the DEPARTMENT
and the SPONSOR to their mutual benefit through a WCC project.
The SPONSOR acknowledges that participation in the WCC program shall not result in the displacement of currently employed workers,
including partial displacement such as reduction in hours of non -overtime work, wages, or other employment benefits, nor in the
impairment of existing contracts for services.
VI DEFINITIONS
A. "SPONSOR Contact" shall mean the person who serves as the SPONSOR's lead on the project and shall cooperate with all parties
concerned to promote successful completion of the project described in Section VII 'SCOPE OF WORK.'
B "SPONSOR Work Director" shall mean the person who specifies work to be performed onsite and is responsible for directing WCC crew
supervisor(s) regarding specific project tasks as described in Section VII "SCOPE OF WORK."
C "DEPARTMENT Project Leader' shall mean the person who is responsible for developing and facilitating the project and shall serve as
liaison between the DEPARTMENT and SPONSOR. PROJECT LEADER assumes ultimate responsibility to ensure adequate
coordination of the project.
D "Corps Member shall mean an individual enrolled in the WCC program. Corps members shall not be considered regular state employees.
Provisions of law relating to civil service, hours of work, rate of compensation, sick leave, unemployment compensation, state retirement
plans. and vacation leave do not apply to the Corps members. However, medical aid and state industrial insurance will be provided by the
DEPARTMENT for each Corps member
E. "Crew Supervisor" shall mean the person who is responsible for matters relating to personnel administration and overall project direction.
He/she supervises Corps members (generally four or more) regarding work to be accomplished and is responsible for individual crew
safety, daily crew supervision and discipline, completes Corps member training plans, and provides a written evaluation of each Corps
member's job performance and skills acquired after two months and at termination of employment.
VII SCOPE OF WORK.
Both parties agree to complete in a satisfactory and proper manner the services described under this Section of this contract, and to
provide materials and supplies necessary to ensure satisfactory completion of the project, including any special equipment required by
special work conditions, and to procure any necessary permits such as right of entry. The DEPARTMENT agrees to provide Corps
members who will be used to complete said work, All equipment provided by either the DEPARTMENT or the SPONSOR shall be
returned to the provider within fifteen (15) days after termination of this contract, unless otherwise specified in Section XVII. "SPECIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS " The specific project objective is described as follows. (Provide specific description, location, etc., here)
VIII PERFORMANCE.
A. Time for Performance Any work performed prior to the effective date of this SPONSOR CONTRACT, or continuing after the completion
date of same, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing herein, will be in violation of this contract and will be at the SPONSOR's expense
B Compliance With All Laws Both parties agree to observe all federal and state laws, regulations, and policies affecting performance under
this contract.
C Release of Information or Materials The SPONSOR will not release any information or materials developed pursuant to this contract
without prior written authority from the DEPARTMENT
D Final Report Evaluation Within fifteen (15) days after termination of this contract, the SPONSOR shall provide the DEPARTMENT with a
written evaluation of the project. At a minimum, the following shall be evaluated
1 Benefit to Corps members
2 Environmental benefits
3 Department cooperation/coordination
4 Whether the overall goals and objectives of the project were obtained
5 Suggestions for program improvement
6 Revised estimates of alternate supplier cost and SPONSOR
cost/donation
IX TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
A. Termination by SPONSOR for Cause If the DEPARTMENT fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this contract,
or if DEPARTMENT shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, assurances, or stipulations of the contract, SPONSOR shall have the
right to terminate this contract by giving written notice specifying the effective termination date to the DEPARTMENT at least seven (7)
days before such effective termination date.
B Termination by DEPARTMENT for Cause If SPONSOR fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this contract, or if
SPONSOR shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, assurances, or stipulations of the contract, DEPARTMENT shall have the
right to terminate this contract by giving written notice specifying the effective termination date to the SPONSOR at least seven (7) days
before such date
C Termination by DEPARTMENT for Convenience The DEPARTMENT may terminate this contract by giving written notice to SPONSOR of
such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least ten (10) days before the effective date of such termination In that
event. all finished or unfinished documents and other materials as described above shall be delivered to DEPARTMENT for its review
After the review at the option of DEPARTMENT such documents or material or portions thereof shall become its property
D Insufficient Funding In the event funding from local, state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the
effective date of this contract and prior to normal completion, the SPONSOR and the DEPARTMENT may terminate the contract under
Section IX.(C) "Termination by DEPARTMENT for Convenience" clause, subject to renegotiation under those new funding limitations and
conditions.
X LIABILITY
A. When direct supervision is provided by the DEPARTMENT employed crew supervisor, the DEPARTMENT agrees that WCC members
working under this contract are agents of the DEPARTMENT, and therefore the DEPARTMENT shall be liable for personal injury or
property damage caused by WCC Corps member negligence
B When direct supervision is provided by the SPONSOR, the SPONSOR agrees that WCC Corps members working under this contract are
agents of the SPONSOR, and therefore the SPONSOR shall be liable for personal injury or property damage caused by WCC Corps
member negligence It is the SPONSOR's intent to avoid any direct supervision of WCC Corps members
C To the extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington permit, each of the parties to this contract shall be
responsible for damage to persons or property resulting from the negligence on the part of itself, its employees, its agents, or its officers
Neitherparty assumes any responsibility to the other party for the consequences of any act or omission of any person, firm, or corporation not a
party to this contract. Each party shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other, the other's agents, officers elected officials, employees
and agents from and against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, losses, and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, including
but not limited to, attorney's fees and court costs, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from each party's specific performance or non-
performance of the services, duties and obligations required of it under this Agreement.
XI NON-DISCRIMINATION
The DEPARTMENT and the SPONSOR agree that during the performance of this contract, DEPARTMENT shall not discriminate in
violation of any applicable federal, state and/or local law or regulation on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin,
marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and any other classification
protected under federal, state, or local law This provision shall include but not be limited to the following employment, upgrading,
demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, and
the provision of services under this contract.
XII DISPUTE'S
Except as otherwise provided in this contract, when a bona fide dispute arises between the DEPARTMENT and the SPONSOR and it cannot
be resolved, either party may request a dispute resolution with the DEPARTMENT The parties agree that this dispute resolution process
shall precede any action in a judicial tribunal Either party's request for a dispute resolution must:
A. be in writing,
B state the disputed issues,
C state the relative positions of the parties,
D state the SPONSOR's name, address, and WCC Agreement number;
E be mailed to the DEPARTMENT within thirty (30) days after the party could reasonably be expected to have knowledge of the issue(s)
which are now in dispute
DEPARTMENT agrees that any dispute that is brought to its attention through the process set forth above shall be addressed expediently
and efficiently toward a timely resolution
XIII INVOICE VOUCHERS
Reimbursable expenditures under the terms and conditions of this contract shall in no event exceed the amount set forth herein The
SPONSOR shall reimburse the DEPARTMENT for services performed when submitted on a properly itemized voucher (Form A-19) in
accordance with Section 9 "MAXIMUM BUDGET' Reimbursement shall be made by the SPONSOR within thirty (30) days of receipt of
said voucher.
XIV AMENDMENTS
Changes in any of the terms of this contract shall only be accomplished by written amendment and executed by both parties prior to
implementation
XV SUBCONTRACTS
The SPONSOR shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this contract without obtaining prior written
approval of the DEPARTMENT'S PROJECT LEADER.
XVI. RECORDS RETENTION
Both parties shall maintain books, records, documents and other evidence of accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and
properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in the performance of the SPONSOR CONTRACT These records
shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review, or audit by duly authorized personnel for six years after the contract end
date
XVII SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Special terms and conditions of this contract contained in the box below are not made a part of this contract (requires initials)
Department Sponsor
XVII ENTIRE CONTRACT
This document contains the entire and integrated contract between the parties, and no statement, promise, inducement or agreement
made by the DEPARTMENT or its agents or an employee that is not contained in this written contract shall be valid or binding No
alteration, addition, or modification of any of the terms or conditions of this contract shall be effective if not in writing and signed by the
authorized representatives of the SPONSOR and the DEPARTMENT
SIGNATURES
TITLE City Manager
DATE IRA cI
TITLE
WCC Program Director
DATE
Pre -Approved as to form by the Assistant Attorney General
Ecology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative action employer For special accommodation needs, contact the Washington Conservation Corps at (206) 407-6947
The TDD number is (206) 407-6006.
CITY CCN IRAC r NO:
RESOLUTION NO
Wide Hollow Creek/West Valley Park Vegetation Project
Private Property Ownership
18132933401,DENNIS E
& KATHERINE HEIT,1303
S 80TH
AVE,YAKIMA,Washington
98908
18132933402,PAUL M &
KRISTINA LARSON,2311
W CHESTNUT
AVE,YAKIMA,Washington
98902
18132934401, DOUG
LEMON,PO BOX
541,YAKIMA,Washington,
98907
18132934007,DALE B &
RHEA MURPHY,1308 S
72ND
AVE,YAKIMA,Washington
98908-1916
FCZD Project Status Form
January 2009
Current Demonstration Project (CIP) - YAPN 03-079 West Valley
A. Project Title: West Valley Community Park Project (FC-3121)
B. FCZD Rote: Lead K.M. a C.B.
Cooperators: City of Yakima, Department of Fish and Wildlife
C. Brief Project Description:
Need • The park area and residences to the west and north of the Park experience
flooding in response to major and more frequent floods due to restricted channel
capacity and the small bridge at 80th Avenue. An overflow channel was constructed
in 2003 by the County to the south of Wide Hollow main channel but is proving
insufficient for intermediate size floods. Property was acquired for the flood
control works. This channel was meant to reduce the chance for flood water to
overtop the left bank of Wide Hollow and inundate residential areas located on the
north side of Wide Hollow.
Intent • The following changes are considered:
(a) Increase the capacity of the overflow channel.
(b) Improve access to the overflow channel
(c) Enlarge the existing culvert at the end of the overflow channel to allow water
to return to Wide Hollow Creek main channel and stabilize erosion in that area.
(d) Acquire additional property adjacent to school property located in the park
area for additional flood control works such as berms.
(e) Through cooperation with the City upgrade the existing bridge on 5. 80 Ave to
a wider span.
Benefits • Reduce flooding to City and County residents and enhance fish and
wildlife habitats in the area.
D. Project Status
D1. Recent Project Work:
Hydrology has been determined for this project and survey data acquired as part of
the FEMA Wide Hollow mapping project and Shaw Creek relocation project. Data
collection includes LIDAR and structural survey data. A FEMA hydraulic model of
the area is nearing completion which would include the West Valley Flood
Mitigation Project area. A federal grant application for this project ($315,000) has
been made under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for year 2009-2011
D2. Near Term Work:
The FEMA hydraulic model will be ready and delivered by the consultant to Yakima
County in March 2009. The West Valley Community Park project will be tied to the
hydraulic modeling results that will be generated for the Shaw Creek channel
overflow project. A consultant or Surface Water Division could use this hydraulic
model to design the West Valley Flood Mitigation Project.
D3. Major Milestones Et Dates:
It would take approximately four months (September 2009) to provide preliminary
designs of this project after receiving the FEMA Wide Hollow model and the results
from the Shaw Creek overflow channel project. At that point Public process would
be initiated for potential construction in 2010.
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On October 14th Randy Murphy, Wayne Deason and I looked at the conditions on Wide Hollow
Creek between 72nd Avenue and 96th Avenue
Bridges - None of the bridge crossings are obstructed by debris at this time.
72nd Ave Bridge
The bridge has good clearance and is unobstructed. There is a small rock dam immediately
upstream from the bridge that collects debris which raises the pool level and causes embankment
erosion. The rocks are large enough that they will require heavy equipment to move. The rocks
should be moved to the embankment to reduce erosion. There is concern by the adjacent
property owner, Dale Murphy, that when he removes the beaver dams adjacent to his property
that there will be additional erosion that will damage the bridge. 1 don't think that will be a problem
if the beaver dams are breached and the water level allowed to equalize before the dams are
completely removed.
80th Avenue Bridge
The bridge has poor clearance but is unobstructed. The water is pooled under the bridge
indicating a downstream obstruction
96th Avenue Bridge - County
The bridge has poor clearance but is unobstructed. Water is flowing well with no beaver dams
evident directly upstream or down stream from the bridge
Beavers
The more immediate problem is the beaver dams. Besides the basement flooding Mr. Dale
Murphy is experiencing, a comer of a gravel parking lot at West Valley Community Park is
partially flooded. The beaver dams need to be removed from east to west so as not exasperate
the down stream flooding. A trapper brought in by Mr. Murphy has set traps to remove the
beavers near 72nd Ave Mr, Murphy has the acquired the permits to remove the two dams
adjacent to his property. There are many more dams upstream from the Murphy property up
including three adjacent to the park.
Cottonwoods
An additional problem is the large cottonwoods growing either in the stream channel or directly
adjacent to it. They are obstructing and diverting water flow. The diversions are causing erosion
of the stream banks. In many cases the trees have been integrated into the beaver dams. A lame
limb from one of these trees could easily wedge against a bridge, especially at 86th Ave and 96
Ave, creating a blockage that could damage the bridge and/or cause local flooding.
Recommendations
The city does not have the resources to properly clear the channel. There is an immediate need
to remove the beaver dams that are presently causing flooding The rock dam at the 72nd Ave
bridge should be removed as soon as possible, with the rocks to be used a rip -rap on the stream
embankment Permits may be are required from the State of Washington and the Corps of
Engineers; application for those permits should come from engineering, storm water or parks
division. Removal work will need to be contracted out The city does not possess the equipment
that is needed to safely remove the beaver dams or the rock dam.
A more comprehensive program that will deal with the control of beaver dam building and tree
and brush growth within the stream channel and flood way needs to be developed. The city pays
Yakima County an annual fee to provide planning and management of the waterways Those
funds should be directed towards a study to develop a comprehensive stream management plan
for Wide Hollow Creek that provides recommendations and cost estimates for both short term and
long term solutions to keep the stream channel and floodway clear
Follow Up
This past weekend Mr Murphy breached the beaver dams adjacent to his property; the water
levels in that area have dropped significantly The beaver dams upstream and the remaining
portions of the beaver dams adjacent to the Murphy property along with other debris still needs to
be removed from the creek to minimize the chance of flooding through the winter and spring
seasons.
West Valley Community Park Project
•
*nprove Overflow Channel
Capacity
Upgrade Existing Bride
to a Wider Span
West Valley Park
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Enlarge Existing
Culvert
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West Valley Community Parx Flood
Mitigation Project, With. Hollow Creek
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Since 1894 the Yakima River has flooded 47 times, since 1970 the area was declared a
national disaster 8 times due to flooding. The Naches River and several tnbutaries
experienced flooding at the same time of the Yakima River flood events.
Flood Control Zone District
On January 13, 1998, the Board of Yakima County Commissioners established the Yakima
Countywide Flood Control Zone District. 'The purpose of the Flood Control Zone District
(FCZD) will be to address flood management needs within the county. The activities of the
distract could include, but are not limited to, flood waming and emergency response, flood
proofing and elevation of structures, property acquisition, implementation of consistent
development regulations that recognized the impacts of flooding, basin wide flood planning,
and the identification, engineering, and construction of capital projects to mitigate and/or
address flooding problems".
Limited resources will be available during the first few years of district operation. The county
will direct its efforts towards planning and managing activities that will protect public property,
the coordination and development of county wide comprehensive flood
hazard management plans that are consistent with reducing the potential for flood damage,
and demonstration projects to correct emergent flood related problems. RESOLUTIONS:
INTENT FORMATION CONTINUATION
Flood management initiatives to address specific private property issues are expected to be
addressed by the establishment of sub zones within the Flood Control Zone District. Additional
details are contained in the FCZD brochure.
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Insurance Program information.
COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD HAZARD
MANAGEMENT PLANS (CFHMP)
Upper Yakima River
Naches River
Ahtanum-Wide Hollow
Flood control improvements (as defined in the FCZD RCW's) can be categorized as:
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Facilities - These typically include flood control "works" such a levees or floodgates designed
to provide a specific level of flood protection. The majority of flood control works are
constructed in cooperation or partnership with other agencies such as the Corps of Engineers,
the NRCS (historically), or the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Construction or Demolition Projects — These projects typically seek to reduce flood hazard
by improving floodplain function or removal of structures has or has a high likelihood of being
damaged by floods. Construction projects that do not result in permanent facilities would
include projects such as channel relocation, channel expansion, or alteration of floodplains to
increase flood water storage or conveyance. Demolition projects can include the demolition of
structures such as repetitive flood damage structures (including roadways or other
infrastructure), old or abandoned levees, and old or abandoned irrigation diversion or
distribution facilities.
Floodplain Storage and Conveyance Preservation Projects - This type of project will
normally involve acquisition of fee simple or other rights to property. These projects will
usually be located in the FEMA floodway in detailed study areas, or in other high hazard
areas in non -detailed or unmapped floodplains only after study and documentation of the
hazard. The primary purpose of any real property or property rights acquisition shall solely be
for flood hazard reduction and mitigation purposes consistent with the District's goals and
objectives and the District's authorities.
Other FCZD projects
The Yakima County -wide Flood Control Zone District performs a variety of actions to reduce
flood hazard within the County.
Among these are:
• Preparation and implementation of Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plans
(RCW 86.16)
• Remapping and maintenance of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps within the County.
• Studies and inventories related to floodplain function, channel and floodplain processes,
and monitoring the effects of floods during flood events.
• Cooperation with other jurisdictions in water quality, quantity, and habitat plans and
projects within the Yakima Basin as a whole.
• Review of development proposals for consistency with flood and stormwater plans
covered by RCW 86.15
LEVEES PROJECTS
Ownership, maintenance Completed, in progress
and maps and in planning
Other Flood Control Zone District Activities
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Comprehensive Flood Hazard
Management Plans (CFHMP)
CFHMP Study Areas
Upper Yakima CFHMP
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Naches River
CFHMP Study Area
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ITEM TITLE:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of December 8, 2009
Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
with the State of Washington, Department of Ecology's Washington
Conservation Corps (WCC) for obstruction abatement in Wide Hollow Creek
from 72nd Avenue to 80th Avenue to protect the City's bridge crossing at 72nd
Avenue
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waaivick, Director of Public Works
Joe Rosenlund, P.E., Streets ManagerfTraffic Engineer
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Joe Rosenlund, P.E., Streets Manager/Traffic Engineer (576-6005)
Jeffery Peters, Associate Planner, 575-6163
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
In mid-October of this year, Wide Hollow Creek water levels rose in response to moderate rainfall and
;nowmelt in the headwaters. In addition to flooding property adjacent to the Creek, we judged that
72nd Avenue and the bridge over Wide Hollow Creek were exposed to risk. Much of the problem is
from beaver dams and trees in the creek bed.
Joe Rosenlund, Street Manager, visited the site and recommended that the City initiate action to
protect 72nd Avenue and the bridge from flooding this winter. The County Flood Control Zone
District (FCZD) has also recognized that this area has a flooding problem (see attached FCZD project
description). Jeff Peters, Planning, has been working with the FCZD, Ecology and Washington State
Fish and Wildlife to prepare the necessary permits to engage in -stream removal of beaver dams, trees
and root wads. Jeff Peters also got in contact with Ecology's Conservation Corps. This group has
experience in this kind of work and has elicited the confidence of regional resource agencies to be
trusted working on these kinds of in -stream or riparian projects. The attached ILA specifies the scope
of work and cost ($14,800) for obstruction abatement in Wide Hollow Creek from 72nd Avenue to 80th
Avenue. (Continued on next page.)
Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify) WCC ILA, Map; FCZD Proiect Status form
Contract X Mail to (name and address):
Funding Source: $20,000 — $10,000 Risk Management; $10,000 Parks Capital
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
30ARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Wide Hollow Creek
December 8, 2009.
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Yakima Courity's FCZD collects approximately $450,000 ($1.235 million county -wide) from within City
limits. However, recent communication with the County indicates that this countywide assessment is
for planning and study activities; specific project costs are to come from grants or adjacent benefited
property owners. The attached map shows adjacent private property owners; additionally, West
Valley School District owns property adjacent to Wide Hollow Creek also just east of the City's West.
Valley Park. The funding recommendation consists of $10,000 from the City's,Risk Management fund
and $10,000 from Parks Capital. Staff will contact the West Valley School District and inquire as to
their capability to participate in the cost. However, we do not recommend waiting to begin the contract
work or discussions with the West Valley School District.
The cost of this project is $14,800 in the WCC Agreement and an additional $5,000 in project
equipment rental costs.
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