City of Fargo
Mickelson Field Area FloodRisk Management –
Project 5902
Public Information Meeting
July 12, 2012
Agenda
Past Flood Fight Strategy (i.e. 2009,2010,…)
Assessment of Flood Risk Overview of Project Objectives Recommended Plan Project Schedule / Financing Questions
Mickelson Flood Risk Management
River Stage 37.0ft
Assessment of Flood Risk
Emergency Dike Closure – Action Stage RS 31 –
Inundation 36.0±
Reduced Reliance on Temporary Flood Protection
– Clay levees, closures, and etc. Existing Storm Sewer Lift Station
Improvement – Reduce Internal Flooding Potential– Redundant Pumping Capacity
Overview of Project Objectives
Construct Earthen Levee (RS 39.5+4.5’)
Abandon Lift Stations 29, 37, and 38 Construct New Combined Lift Station Storm Sewer Outlet Structure Storm Sewer Improvements Dry Stormwater Pond General Landscaping / Grading Impacts to Existing Park Facility – Fargo
Park District Future Modifications
Recommended Plan
Recommended Plan– Approximately $4.5 M± (Construction)
Preliminary Funding Plan – FEMA – HMGP Funding – Pending (75%)– Local Cost Share – City (25%)
Project Schedule / Financing
Project Schedule / Financing Schedule
– HMGP Grant Submittal Application Submitted (April 2012) Anticipated Decision (March 2013)
– Recommended Project Design– Public Informational Meeting (tonight)
Public Comment Period (Until 7/20)
– Final Plans / Specifications / Cost Estimates (8/10)
– Right-of-way / Park District Approval (TBD – Aug/Sept?)
– Recommendation to City Commission (Spring 2013)
– Permitting/Construction Bidding/Award Contract (TBD)
– Anticipated Construction Begins (TBD – Summer 2013?)
– Anticipated Construction Ends (TBD - Fall 2014?)
Questions / Discussion
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Mickelson Area Flood Risk Management – Project 5949
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