The developers of High Sierra Subdivision have submitted a storm drain master plan for the complete build out of the subdivision.  High Sierra Subdivision is located near Skyview High School and includes the construction of approximately 1,200 residential parcels upon full build out. The master plan for the storm drain calls for the construction of many ponds with an outfall to Five Mile Creek to be built on the Dover Ranch, which is located north of High Sierra Subdivision. In order to do this, it becomes necessary for the Dover Ranch to grant an easement for the construction of the storm drain system. Attached is an easement from the Dover Ranch to High Sierra Subdivision and the City of Billings to allow for construction of the ponds and outfall.  

Council may:

• Accept a storm drain easement for High Sierra Subdivision, or
• Do not accept a storm drain easement for High Sierra Subdivision.  If the easement is not accepted, an alternative design for the storm drainage would need to be designed and the master plan would need to be amended. 

There is no significant financial impact with accepting the storm drain easement.

Staff recommends that the City Council accept a storm drain easement for High Sierra Subdivision.