Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10561RESOLUTION NO. 10561 A RESOLUTION URGING THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF FLOOD CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE FOUNTAIN CREEK FLOODWAY IN PUEBLO AND EL PASO COUNTIES, COLORADO WHEREAS, Fountain Creek in Pueblo and El Paso Counties, Colorado has historically been a river with widely varying flows including high storm flows which produce severe flooding and damage; and WHEREAS, anticipated population growth in Southeastern Colorado and foreseeable future land use patterns are likely to exacerbate flooding along Fountain Creek in Pueblo County; and WHEREAS, under authority of federal laws, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the "Corps ") provides water resources development projects for the Nation which include flood control projects undertaken in cooperation with nonfederal sponsors; and WHEREAS, the Corps receives annual funding for study of potential projects throughout the Nation, including flood control projects; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO. COLORADO. that: SECTION 1 The City Council hereby urges the Corps to undertake a comprehensive study of flood control and management, including related water quality issues, within the Fountain Creek floodway within Pueblo and El Paso Counties, Colorado. SECTION 2 The City Manager is authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Corps, and furnish such information within his control to the Corps as it may reasonably require, in furtherance of the intent and purpose of this Resolution. INTRODUCED November 14, 2005 PRE T p �, A, V s BY Jeff Chostner Councilperson