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Authorize the County Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Durham for the Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Plan including contribution of $910,895.51 towards its development.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 11, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Durham and contribute $910,895.51 toward the development of the Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Plan (WIP). The Southeast Durham WIP project area includes both watershed areas within the City of Durham and areas within Durham County. The Southeast Durham Watershed is comprised of the Brier Creek, Stirrup Iron Creek, and Lick Creek watersheds located within Durham County. Development of the WIP will include:
* Evaluating Current Watershed Health through water quality monitoring, desktop analysis, stream walks, streambank evaluations, and more quantitative analysis.
* Conducting Water Quality Modeling using sophisticated computer modeling software to establish baseline conditions and evaluate future conditions including proposed stormwater control measures' effectiveness in the watershed.
* Identification of Stormwater Control Measure, Retrofit, and Stream Restoration Opportunities and providing design services for one identified project.
* Conducting extensive Public Outreach and Engagement including multiple town hall sessions (in-person and virtual), an onsite field information session, social media posts, three (3) one-minute commercials, web content, and written educational materials.
* Producing a final Watershed Improvement Plan that will meet the EPA's 9 Elements of a Watershed Restoration Plan, making future projects in the watershed eligible for 319(h) and other grant opportunities.
The total cost of WIP development is approximately $3 million, with the County contributing approximately one-third of the cost. The County's contribution will ...
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