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Invitation to Comment on a Long-Term Flood Control Project in Madison Valley
The Seattle City Council Environment, Emergency Management and Utilities Committee will hear comments from the public on Seattle Public Utility’s plans to improve long-term flood control in the northwest portion of Madison Valley. The NW Diversion and Washington Park Storage option for Madison Valley is a direct response to recent flooding and drainage problems. Following outreach to the community, thorough and thoughtful consideration of the options, and weighing the benefits of two primary options, Seattle Public Utilities is proposing a long-term solution to flooding in the area in order to protect the lives of local residents and their property. The preferred option funds a constructed pipe and storage system that does not require extensive property condemnation or relocation of Madison Valley residents.
An ordinance relating to stormwater and flood control by Seattle Public Utilities; selecting a preferred alternative for implementing a long-term flood control project in Madison Valley, and removing a proviso in the 2008 City Budget that limits expenditures on that project.
The text of the legislation to be considered may be accessed here. Copies are also available via email by making a request to Rob.Gala@seattle.gov.
The legislation includes:
- $24-33 million in funding for stormwater and sewer flow storage and diversion for the northwest portion of Madison Valley.
- 2 million gallon storage capacity to be located just south of the Washington Park playfield, in the Arboretum.
- Expansion of the existing above-ground stormwater storage facility in the 100 block of 30th Ave. E and E John Street from 1 million gallons to 1.8 million gallons.
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Councilmember since: 1998
Current Term: 2006-2009
Committees:
Chair: Environment, Emergency Management & Utilities
Vice-Chair: Parks & Seattle Center
Member: Labor Policy; and
Energy & Technology
Staff:
Elaine Ko,
Phyllis Shulman, &
Rob Gala
Issues of Interest:
Healthy Communities, Environmental Stewardship, Economic Opportunity, and Social Justice
Regional Organizations:
Vice-Chair of the Growth Management Planning Council of King County, Member, Board of Health of Seattle and King County, Executive Committee of the Puget Sound Regional Council, Green-Duwamish and Cedar River Salmon Recovery Councils |
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Council Conversations
Seattle Channel's Gary Gibson talks with Councilmember Conlin about the viaduct and other transportation problems, as well as environmental issues and the city's solid waste policies. |
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Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, 600 4th Ave, Seattle
Sign-up sheets for public comment will be available outside Council Chambers at 5:30 pm. Written comments can be submitted by May 14 via email to Richard.Conlin@seattle.gov or by regular mail to Councilmember Richard Conlin, PO Box 34025, Seattle, WA 98124-4025.
For more information contact: Rob Gala at (206) 684-8805 or Rob.Gala@seattle.gov.
To request interpretation, call (206) 684-8146 at least five days in advance.
Local Food Action Initiative:
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Climate Change
"Concerned or confused about climate change? Wondering if anything you do can make a difference?" The Seattle City Council invites all constituents and members of the community to participate in community discussions with the "Greater Seattle Climate Dialogues". Your voice is needed as the community comes together to learn and dialogue about solutions. Get involved today to help solve one of the most pressing issues of our times. Contact Toni Higgs, Coordinator, at 206-718-7879 or toni@2people.org, and see the website.
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