City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: OCTOBER 16, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: ADRIANA CASTA?EDA, 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 Valley Drive Storm Drain Improvements Flood Action Alexandria capital project. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Staff is requesting City Council approval to submit a 60/40 matching grant application to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) of up to $2,160,000 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.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve the attached Resolution to support a Round 5 Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF) grant application; and
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 allocation be approved.
BACKGROUND: The Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF), managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (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 federal floodplain management standards, local resilience plans, and the Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan. The Fund empowers communities to complete vulnerability assessments and develop and implement action-oriented approaches t...
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