City of Alexandria, Virginia
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DATE:? OCTOBER 9, 2025
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TO:? THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
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THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MICHAEL MOON, INTERIM DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application to the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund Program to implement the Phase 2 Four Mile Run and Hooffs Run Inlet Replacement and Valley Drive Storm Drain Improvements Capital Projects under the Flood Action Alexandria Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Staff is requesting City Council approval to submit two grant applications to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) as follows:
(1) A 50/50 matching grant application of up to $1,173,000 to fund the Phase 2 Four Mile Run and Hooffs Run Inlet Replacement project estimated at $2,346,000 to help mitigate flooding issues in Four Mile Run and Hooffs Run.
(2) A 50/50 matching grant application of up to $1,800,000 to fund the Valley Drive Storm Drain Improvements estimated at $3,600,000 to reduce flooding issues for the residents in the Valley Drive area from the intersection of Crestwood Drive south to Dogwood Drive.
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RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
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(1) Approve the attached Resolution to support the Round 6 Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund grant applications; and
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(2) Authorize the City Manager to submit this Resolution and enter into any agreements that may be required to receive these funds should the requested allocations be approved.
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BACKGROUND: The Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF), managed by DCR, was established to provide support for regions and localities across Virginia to reduce the impacts of flooding, including flooding driven by Climate Change. The CFPF prioritizes projects that are in concert with local, state, and fe...
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