Title
Interlocal Agreement for the Lakewood Water Quality Improvement Project
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County for a reimbursement of up to $2,500,000 to the County for construction costs of the Lakewood Water Quality Improvement Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Mike Davis, General Services
Matthew Gustis, General Services
Explanation
* The city and county both intend to make improvements to properties bordering Stewart Creek through the Lakewood Water Quality Improvement Project and the Stewart Creek Greenway and Stream Rehabilitation Project.
* It is in the parties' mutual interest to make the improvements concurrently by developing plans and coordinating construction activities as one combined project.
* The Interlocal Agreement outlines project construction, cost-sharing, reimbursement, easements, and maintenance responsibilities.
* The combined project is located along a portion of Stewart Creek Tributary #2 that runs from Lakewood Avenue to Yellowstone Drive in Council District 2.
* The city's portion of the project will include construction of a 1.5-acre wetland which will provide stormwater runoff improvement for 60 acres of developed land and approximately 450 feet of stream enhancement.
* The project area drains directly into the Stewart Creek Tributary, which is designated as impaired, according to Clean Water Act standards.
* The total estimated construction cost for the combined project is $4,500,000, with the city's portion totaling up to $2,500,000.
* Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners will vote on the Interlocal Agreement at their March 4, 2020 meeting.
* Construction is expected to be complete by fourth quarter 2021.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is an Interlocal Agreement contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Cap...
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