Agenda No. 4.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | March 17, 2026 |
| Department: | Engineering |
| Subject: | Resolution 26-R-043 - Authorizing execution and submittal of a Community Affirmation Form for the Texas Water Development Board's performance of a Flood Management Evaluation study for the City of Schertz (B.James/K.Woodlee) |
BACKGROUND
A Drainage Master Plan for the City of Schertz was identified as a top project recommended for funding and performance by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) through the Flood Management Evaluation (FME) for Small Communities funded through the Flood Infrastructure Fund. Facts that contributed to the selection by the Region 12 Flood Planning Group included the high number of buildings, critical facilities, and roads in high risk, flood-prone areas.
The Drainage Master Plan will evaluate flood risks, update hydrologic and hydraulic data, identify priority mitigation improvements projects, and develop concept-level plans for the top priority projects. The value of the scope of the effort is approximately $650,000 and the plan is expected to be complete by the end of 2026. The work will be entirely done by the TWDB's consultant at no cost to the City. While the Plan was identified by Region 12, the portion of the City that lies within Region 11 Flood Planning Group area will also be included. City Staff will participate in the plan development by attending coordination meetings and a public meeting and by sharing available knowledge, plans, data, and documentation on the City's drainage facilities and areas at risk.
It is notable that the City will still be undertaking preparation of a separate Comprehensive Local Master Drainage Plan that will include both the priority flood prevention projects identified in the FME and projects to mitigate localized nuisance drainage and maintenance issues that are not within the scope of the FME.
The Drainage Master Plan will evaluate flood risks, update hydrologic and hydraulic data, identify priority mitigation improvements projects, and develop concept-level plans for the top priority projects. The value of the scope of the effort is approximately $650,000 and the plan is expected to be complete by the end of 2026. The work will be entirely done by the TWDB's consultant at no cost to the City. While the Plan was identified by Region 12, the portion of the City that lies within Region 11 Flood Planning Group area will also be included. City Staff will participate in the plan development by attending coordination meetings and a public meeting and by sharing available knowledge, plans, data, and documentation on the City's drainage facilities and areas at risk.
It is notable that the City will still be undertaking preparation of a separate Comprehensive Local Master Drainage Plan that will include both the priority flood prevention projects identified in the FME and projects to mitigate localized nuisance drainage and maintenance issues that are not within the scope of the FME.
GOAL
The goal of Resolution 26-R-043 is to authorize the City Manager to sign and submit a Community Interest Affirmation form required for the Schertz Drainage Master Plan to be prepared under the Flood Management Evaluation for Small Communities program by the Texas Water Development Board.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The benefit to the community of having the TWDB prepare a Drainage Master Plan for flood management projects is the creation of concept plans for the top priorities to mitigate flood issues in the City. The plan will work to guide the investment of funds to develop and maintain drainage infrastructure.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-R-043.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no funding obligation associated with this resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 26-R-043.