HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4930-05-2018 A Resolution
NO. 4930-05-2018
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth Stormwater Management Program (Program)
was created in 2006 to protect people and property from harmful stormwater runoff; and
WHEREAS since inception, the Program has created a proactive maintenance plan
and a prioritized capital improvement program, defined flood and erosion risks citywide,
initiated a flood warning program, and established comprehensive development standards,
while working to best meet community needs; and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth has recently completed an update to the
Stormwater Program strategic master plan, hereby designated the Stormwater Management
Program Master Plan, May 2018; and
WHEREAS the Stormwater Management Program Master Plan, May 2018 outlines
the strategic direction for the Program's next ten years for system maintenance, hazard
mitigation, hazard warning, and development review; and
WHEREAS adoption of the Stormwater Management Program Master Plan by the
City of Fort Worth demonstrates commitment to effective stormwater management and
meeting community needs through achievement of the strategic direction outlined in the
plan, May 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
The Stormwater Management Program Master Plan, May 2018 is hereby adopted
in its entirety and shall be incorporated into and made a part of the City's other planning
documents.
Adopted this 1st day of May 2018. FORT
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onald P. Gonzales, ity Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved
DATE: i uesday, May 1, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: "G-19273
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SUBJECT:
Resolution Adopting the Stormwater Management Program Master Plan, May 2018 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution adopting the Stormwater
Management Program Master Plan, May 2018, and incorporating it by reference into the City's
Comprehensive Plan and/or other planning documents.
DISCUSSION:
Informal Report No. 10073 (December 5, 2017) advised City Council of the process taken, key data
considered, and major policy issues identified in the update to the City's Stormwater Management
Program Master Plan. Council was also briefed during the April 17, 2018 Work Session on the
engagement process, major outcomes, and implementation strategies identified in the master plan. This
Mayor and Council Communication recommends adoption of the resulting Stormwater Management
Program Master Plan.
The key goals of the master plan update initiative were to: consolidate information gathered and lessons
learned since the Stormwater Program's inception in 2006; define and prioritize service gaps; optimize the
use of resources to meet community needs; develop direction for policy decisions on key issues with
significant implications on the general public; and create an implementation plan for the next ten years.
The process to update the master plan included Stakeholder meetings that were open to the public, a
dedicated website, social media outreach, a detailed peer community review, and consideration of
prioritization tools to inform program priorities and strategic direction.
The major outcomes of the master plan update are clearly identified strategic directions for the Program's
next 10 years regarding system maintenance, hazard mitigation, hazard warning, and review of private
development. The master plan update process also identified key considerations for policy development in
the following areas: voluntary buyouts of flood prone or high erosion risk properties; designation/
communication/regulation of local (non-FEMA) floodplains; addressing severe erosion in privately owned
creeks and channels and; the level of review of private development. Separate, future stakeholder
engagement processes will be conducted to develop and vet policies in each of these areas. The resulting
policy recommendations will be brought to the City Plan Commission and City Council as appropriate.
The master plan outlines an implementation strategy that consists of prioritized initiatives, ongoing
stakeholder engagement to understand evolving community needs, and an annual business plan to
document progress on strategy implementation.
At their February 28, 2018 public hearing, the City Plan Commission approved an action to recommend
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adoption of the Stormwater Management Program Master Plan to City Council and incorporation by
reference into the City's Comprehensive Plan.
A copy of the report can be found attached herein: http://fortworthtexas.gov/files/9Oe31 a8b-1 54c-4a9d-
9569-b69be3df0ef3.pdf
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City Funds.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Douglas Wiersig (7801)
Additional Information Contact: Jennifer Dyke (2714)
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