Consideration and Approval of Contract:  Ratify the Subrecipient Agreement with the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs for the Meade Lane Drainage Improvement Project.
 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs has approved the grant application and award a Subrecipient Agreement #HMGP-PF-FM-5466-04-04 for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post-Fire for the Meade Lane Drainage Improvement Project.  The grant covers eligible costs from June 16, 2026 to March 31, 2028.

Project Name:  Meade Lane Drainage Improvement
Cost: JOC Contract Award $2,263,330
Account Number and FY Budgeted Amount: Grant Funded: $633,323.03 (73.36% Federal Share) and $229,934.97 (26.64% Non-Federal Share) for a Total Grant Project Cost of $863,258.00.
Funding Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs

On July 7, 2026 Council Approved the Job Order Construction Contract with Eagle Mountain Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,263,330 for the Meade Lane Utility Improvement Project.

1. Approve the Grant Agreement.
2. Not Approve the Grant Agreement.

Following the Pipeline Fire in 2022, the City of Flagstaff completed several flood-mitigation projects to manage increased post-wildfire runoff from the burn scar.  However, areas along Meade Lane continue to experience significant localized flooding, particularly during monsoon-season storm events.  The drainage infrastructure in this corridor was undersized prior to the Pipeline Fire, and the additional runoff produced post-fire watershed conditions has highlighted the inadequacy of the drainage system along this street.  As a result, the area continues to experience recurring ponding, sediment depositions, and reduced roadway reliability.

Flooding along Meade Lane has been severe at times, generating substantial public concern and sustained interest from residents seeking long-term mitigation.  Addressing these long-standing drainage deficiencies has become a priority within the broader system of post-fire flood-response and neighborhood-resliency improvements.
 

Sustainable, Innovative Infrastructure: Deliver outstanding services to residents through a healthy, well maintained infrastructure system.

Goal E&C.3. Strengthen community and natural environment resiliency through climate adaption efforts.

• Policy E&C.3.4. Increase the region's preparedness for extreme climate events.

Goal WR.5. Manage watersheds and stormwater to address flooding concerns, water quality, environmental protections, and rainwater harvesting.

Strategy WS-4: Maximize Passive and active community rainwater infiltration.

• Action 3: Commit funding for new and the replacement of old stormwater infrastructure to ensure adequate sizing to accommodate anticipated precipitation changes.

Strategy HS-4: Improve the resilience of public infrastructure and City facilities.

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Water Services 2025 Strategic Plan
Stormwater 2028 Strategic Plan