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.  Completion of the project design is anticipated for late summer 2020. 
• The US Army Corps is planning on phasing the project.  The Lower and Clay Avenue Wash reaches will be Phase I.  The Upper reach will be Phase II.
• The City of Flagstaff is continuing the work on the property acquisition and environmental clearances for both Phases.
• The City of Flagstaff continues the discussion with BNSF Railway for options to cross their rights-of-way with the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project for Phase II.
• The City of Flagstaff is coordinating with the local franchise utilities on the relocation of their respective facilities for the Project construction.  Respective facility work plans have been submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• The US Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Flagstaff are working together on the project schedule with regard to the current Real Estate and Project Design review. 
• 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. 
• The City of Flagstaff and BNSF Railway Co. continue to discuss the Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Phase I of the project.
• The City of Flagstaff is providing additional Real Estate documentation as requested by the US Army Corps of Engineers to satisfy its certification process.
• The City of Flagstaff provided a $15M cash contribution to the US Army Corps of Engineers, per the Project Cooperation Agreement.

Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
 
Council Goal 2018 – 2020 - Transportation and Other Public Infrastructure
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.
 
Council Goal 2018 – 2020 - 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 protection, 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 has received project updates for the current status throughout the calendar year of 2020.
 
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 for the update on the current status of the project. The update will include project issues for the council’s benefit.
 
Staff has provided project updates to various City Commissions that have an interest or benefit.