May 30, 2024 at 7:30 AM - Projects Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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2. SWCP
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2.A. SWCP Payments
Rationale:
Heimann submitted certification paperwork for the following completed tree planting:
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve $996.40 payment to Ryan Woehl for completed windbreak planting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3. JOINT WATER MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD (JWMAB)
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3.A. East Fremont/Elkhorn Township Drainage - FEMA HMPG
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3.B. West Fremont - FEMA BRIC
Rationale:
A virtual progress meeting occurred May 20th, agenda attached. The bulk of this project deals with floodplain management ordinances and policies through the City. They are currently seeking permission to assess several private properties to identify future nonstructural mitigation efforts (flood vents, flood proofing, propane tank anchoring, etc.) The current project will conclude with a FEMA BRIC grant application to likely implement identified ordinances, policies, and several nonstructural projects proposed during the current assessments.
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3.C. Rawhide Creek Watershed - NRCS WFPO
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3.D. North Bend Drainage District
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3.E. Cotterell Diking and Drainage District
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4. SHELL CREEK WATERSHED
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4.A. Shell Creek Implementation - 319 & NET
Rationale:
Final Bend Project: Colfax county awarded the (low) bid to Cech Construction of Clarkson. Their bid was $67,766 with the engineer's estimate at $106,413. Work is set to be complete by the end of June.
Working on mailings to producers and homeowners of select watersheds, organizing billboard artwork competition during the next school year, Reimbursement requests to NET and NDEE were recently submitted and approved. Our next scheduled SCWIG meeting is June 18th, 10:00 am, Columbus NRCS office.
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5. WAHOO CREEK WATERSHED
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5.A. Dam Site Planning Update
Rationale:
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5.A.1. Design - Olsson
Rationale:
The Biological Assessment (BA) for the first 3 sites was submitted to FWS on 5/17 with the expectation that their review will be completed by 6/17.
Olsson has addressed all comments from DNR and submitted final plans on 5/17. They also re-assessed the hazard class rating for site 77 and concluded that it should remain classified as a "significant hazard" rating instead of "high hazard". Olsson has presented the NRD with an amendment (attached) to our existing contract due:
Progress report and invoice is attached.
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5.A.2. Real Estate - Olsson & Great Plains Appraisal
Rationale:
As of 5/29, Fujan and Snitily both agreed to final offers from NRD and have the purchase agreements and easement paperwork in hand. We have yet to hear back from Vanek's or their attorney. We will need guidance for the next steps.
Attached is the current invoice from Olsson for contracted services.
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5.A.3. Funding - NRCS WFPO & NeDNR JEDI
Rationale:
JEDI and NRCS reimbursement requests were submitted the week of May 6th and funds were transferred in less than two weeks.
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5.B. Water Quality - NWQI & 319
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6. LOWER PLATTE RIVER CORRIDOR ALLIANCE
Rationale:
LPRCA meeting occurred on May 29th, Agenda and minutes from November 29, 2023 meeting are attached. Also attached for signature is a Joint Funding Agreement for USGS Streamgage Trend Analysis. Funding obligations in the agreement state $5,843 in FY25 and $4,137 in FY26 for a total of $9,980. This is less than the $10,686 approved at our May 13, 2024 Board meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorize General Manager Gottschalk to sign the Joint Funding Agreement for USGS Streamgage Trend Analysis in the Lower Platte River as attached. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7. MORSE BLUFF LEVEE
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8. WOLFE JETTY
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9. LESHARA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
Rationale:
Jake Miriovsky of JEO will be present to discuss Phase 2 of this project.
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10. EROSION AND SEDIMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
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11. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
Rationale:
We are beginning the first phase of our HMP update. This plan will examine regional and local vulnerabilities to a range of hazards (e.g. flooding, severe winter storms, drought, etc.) and identifies strategies and projects to reduce their impact. Local jurisdictions are required to attend a meeting in order to participate in the plan. Once a community, county, or district (School District, Fire District, Drainage District, ect.) is part of an approved plan, they become eligible for up to a 75% cost share from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a variety of projects listed in the plan. Two in-person and one virtual meeting are scheduled for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
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12. OTHER
Rationale:
The LPN experienced a significant rain event 5/21; a large area throughout Saunders, Dodge and Butler counties received between 6"-11" of rain. This event caused at least 6 of our flood reduction structures to experience flow through the auxiliary spillway for the first documented occurrences. No structural damage to any embankments/spillways has been observed. The NRD has been in contact with Emergency Services and reported to governor on potential assistance for any necessary repairs.
The June Projects committee meeting is scheduled for 6/27, both Ryan and Sean will be out of the office that day. It would be possible to have the meeting on Tuesday, 6/25. |
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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