Stormwater Subcommittee Update
- Discussed the four proposed locations.
- Commissioner Spaeth stated that he recently toured a home construction site that had drains and pumps piped into the stormwater system, which is unacceptable if the goal is to reduce flooding. Before the Park District makes a decision on the use of parks for stormwater retention, the City's master ordinance plan must be reviewed to achieve effective solutions.
- Commissioner Spaeth anticipates V3 Engineering will assist in vetting out concerns and ideas.
- The Committee discussed flood proofing homes especially in the Seminole and East End areas, but this option is not ideal for York Commons as there are too many homes involved. Commissioner Morissette-Moll asked if the Committee discussed offering an incentive to homeowners for on-site stormwater detention.
Executive Director Rogers stated that the City plans to forward a memo to the Park District regarding status of proposed changes to building ordinances/codes, etc., under consideration.
The Board will be updated as soon as the memo is received.
Unfinished Business: Stormwater Management Discussion - V3 Engineering Proposal
Commissioner Spaeth made a motion for the Board to discuss the hiring of V3 Engineering to verify information provided by the City and Burke Engineering regarding the potential use of parks for stormwater management. Commissioner Kies seconded the motion. Ayes: Commissioners Pelosi, Spaeth, Howard, Kies, Kubiesa, Morissette-Moll, and Ubriaco. Nays: None. Motion passed unanimously. V3 has worked with the Park District satisfactorily in the past and is currently working with the City on the Addison Street garage project. Rogers summarized that the hiring of V3 Engineeringg would allow the Board to make more informed decisions concerning the use of parks for stormwater retention. This Peer Review would include identifying potential risks and opportunities within the proposed stormwater improvements, performing a cursory evaluation of the calculations, design plans and project specifications prepared by others, and providing cursory cost estimate evaluations to confirm approximate construction cost of proposed stormwater improvements associated with EPD property. A second tier of review will include obtaining and reviewing the hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for the four projects to confirm that sound engineering practices were used, further review to confirm depth and duration of flooding within EPD properties and advise of expected impact to use of parks during and after rain events.
Rogers stated that he would finalize a contract with V3 Engineering.
