Desired Outcome:
Facilitate Council discussion with an update on the project

• The US Army Corps of Engineers continues to move forward with the project design of the Flood Control Project.  US Army Corps of Engineers received $52M for their FY 20 Budget.
• The project plans are in the review process through the US Army Corps of Engineers.  The completion of the project design is anticipated for summer 2020. 
• The City of Flagstaff is continuing the work on property acquisition and environmental clearances.
• The City of Flagstaff continues the discussion with BNSF Railway for agreements and options to cross their rights-of-way with the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project.
• The City of Flagstaff is coordinating with the local franchise utilities on the relocation of their respective facilities for the Project construction. 
• The May 2020 deadline as discussed with Council in the past is no longer realistic based on the status of the current plan review conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers. 
• The City of Flagstaff’s lobbyist is working to schedule a meeting with the US Army Corps of Engineers to establish critical milestones to ensure timely coordination of all City of Flagstaff responsibilities, and to ensure we are positioned to proceed with construction in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers’ criteria.
• The City of Flagstaff’s current schedule for activities for the project has to come from the US Army Corps of Engineers, and we are working to establish this critical information. 

Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
 
Council Goal 2017 – 2019 - Transportation and Other Public Infrastructure
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.
 
Council Goal 2017 – 2019 - Environmental and Natural Resources
Actively manage and protect all environmental and natural resources
 
Regional Plan – Policy WR 5
Manage watersheds and stormwater to address flooding concerns, water quality, environmental protections, and rainwater harvesting.
 
Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan – Priority 3
Deliver outstanding services through a healthy environment, resources, and infrastructure.

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
The Rio de Flag project has been before various City Councils for updates within the last 15 years.  Council has acted on executing the original Project Cooperation Agreement between the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, approving concurrent fiscal year budgets and consulting design service contracts.
 
City Council considered the Stormwater Fee increase as presented by staff on November 20, 2018.

City Council award of a professional services contract with Beta Public Relations, LLC on March 19, 2019, for a Public Outreach Campaign.
 
City Council received a project update on the current status on October 15, 2019.
 
City Council considered and approved Change Order No. 13 to the design contract for Shephard-Wesnitzer, Inc. for added work necessary to take the project design to completion.   
 
Staff will provide a presentation to the Council to provide an update on the project. The update will include history, project information, and schedule.