Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Engineering Division to apply for a State of Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant (PDFRG) of up to $250,000 to cost-share the reconstruction of the Castle Creek concrete cunette to support stormwater quality and flood mitigation improvements in Warner Park. If the grant is awarded, it requires a minimum 25% cost share of non-state funds. At this time, the total estimated project costs range from $2.0 to $2.5 million. Total project cost will be finalized after design is complete in 2026. Funding for the local share is included in the current 2025 Adopted Stormwater Utility Capital Improvement in the Stormwater Quality System Improvements program (Munis #11665). The proposed resolution does not amend the budget; if the grant is awarded, the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) proposal will include the additional funds. No additional funding is requested at this time.
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Authorizing Engineering Division to apply for, and if awarded, accept a Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant (PDFRG) of up to $250,000 to cost-share the reconstruction of the Castle Creek concrete cunette to support flood mitigation and stormwater quality improvements in Warner Park. (District 12)
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WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Statute 323.63 has established the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program, an initiative to support flood resilience projects across Wisconsin; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison maintains Warner Park, where the Castle Creek concrete cunette is located; and,
WHEREAS, the Castle Creek concrete cunette has been identified in the draft Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh Watershed Study as a major stormwater flood risk in need of removal; and,
WHEREAS, Castle Creek concrete cunette has been identified in the Warner Lagoon Water Quality Plan for removal and restoration back to a more natural state; and,
WHEREAS, the City requests $250,000 from Wisconsin ...
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