HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2020-R0382 - Annual Progress Report on the Floodplain Management PlanResolution No. 2020-RO382
Item No. 6.8
October 27, 2020
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized to approve the Annual
Progress Report regarding the Floodplain Management Plan and updates to the Mitigation
Actions included within, and as part of, the Lubbock County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Texas, and related documents. Said
Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and
shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on
October 27, 2020
DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RRebea Garza, City cre ary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Jess cE hern, Assistant City Manager
elli Leisure, Assistant City Attorney
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Resolution No. 2020-RO382
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Lubbociqck Progress Report on Implementation of Credited Plan
FEW CRS Activity 510 Floodplain Management Plan
Date this Report was Prepared: May 22, 2020
Name of Community: City of Lubbock
Name of Plan: Lubbock Hazard Mitigation Plan
Date of Adoption of Plan: March 26, 2015
S Year CRS Expiralion Date: _
(for CRS/ISO)
1. How can a copy of the original plan or area analysis report be obtained:
The following website can be used to search for and view the management plan online. Search for
Reference 2015-RO103
https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/ci ty-secretarvlhome/resolutions
2. Describe how this evaluation report was prepared and how it was submitted to the governing
body, released to the media, and made available to the public:
The progress report is being prepared to meet an upcoming agenda deadline. It most likely will be in
front of council soon thereafter. It is not necessary to conduct a work session on the topic to receive
the requested credit. Submission of an annual report and public disclosure of the item on an agenda is
all that is needed for credit.
Provide a description of the implementation of each recommendation or action item in the action
plan or area analysis report, including a statement on how the project was implemented or not
implemented during the previous year:
The description of implementation actions has been specifically noted on an Excerpt of the
management plan.
4. Discuss why any objectives were not reached or why implementation is behind schedule:
Progress notes were added directly to the action plan items.
5. What are the recommendations for new projects or revised recommendations?
The current plan is nearing its expiration. There are plans in place to have a new plan in place by the
end of the year. It is our hope that these progress notes will aid the future planning activities for new
projects and revised recommendations.
No formal action is being requested at this time. This is a progress report is meant to keep the
governing body informed. It demonstrates and documents a CRS creditable activity. Without making
this progress report available to the public and council, the CRS credit is not earned.
Attachments
Excerpts from Lubbock Hazard Mitigation Plan with Implementation Status Notes
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SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS
SUMMARY
As discussed in Section 2, at the mitigation workshop, the planning team and stakeholders met to develop
mitigation actions for each of the natural hazards included in the Plan. Each of the actions in this section
were prioritized based on FEMA's STAPLEE criteria, which includes considering the social, technical,
administrative, political, legal, economic and environmental factors necessary for the implementation of
each action. As a result of this exercise, an overall priority was assigned to each mitigation action.
As part of the economic evaluation of the STAPLEE analysis, jurisdictions analyzed each action in terms of
the overall costs, measuring whether the potential benefit to be gained from the action outweighed all
costs associated with it. As a result of this exercise, priority was assigned to each mitigation action by
marking them as High (H), Moderate (M), or Low (L). An action that is ranked as "High" indicates that the
action will be implemented as soon as funding is received. A "Moderate" action is one that may not be
implemented right away depending on the cost and number of citizens served by the action. Actions
ranked as "Low" indicate that they will not be implemented without first seeking grant funding, and after
"High" and "Moderate" actions have been completed.
All mitigation actions created by Planning Team members are presented in this section. County -wide
mitigation actions are found at the beginning of the section, followed by individual actions by local
jurisdictions and/or participating entities. More than one hazard may be listed for an action, if
appropriate. Lubbock County has chosen to include mitigation actions for certain human -caused hazards,
such as Terrorism or Hazardous Materials Release, with the understanding that these actions do not count
towards HMAP minimum hazard mitigation action requirements and may not be funded under the HMGP
grant program.
This section represents a comprehensive range of mitigation actions per current state and FEMA
Guidelines. The four county -wide actions (Actions #14) at the beginning of this section satisfy state and
FEMA guidelines for two actions, per hazard, and of two different types for each jurisdiction or
participating entity (referenced in Table 15-1). Planning Team members have also developed additional
local mitigation actions found throughout Section 15.
Table 15-1 also indicates requirements have been met for NFIP communities that must develop two
additional NFIP "Flood" actions, in addition to the standard "Flood" mitigation actions. The NFIP actions
are found under the heading for the respective community throughout Section 15.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
Page 2
SECTION 15: MITIGATION
CITY OF LuBf3oCK
ACTIONS
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LubbockCity of Action
Proposed Action: Widen Milwaukee Avenue and improve carrying
capacity of floodwaters at Playa Lake 94.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
98'h St. @ Milwaukee, in vicinity of Playa Lake 94
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Reduce property damage and potential flooding of area
Cost/Losses Avoided):
structures; reduce monetary cost of road
improvements due to washout
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Structural Project
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Flood, Severe Thunderstorm
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Reduce flooding due to improved drainage
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$245,000
Potential Funding Sources
Public Works, CIP funds
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Street Engineering
Implementation Schedule
Mid-2013
Incorporation into Existing Plans
Storm Water Management Plan, Drainage Criteria
Manual
COMMENTS
Project completed in 2014. An additional structural control project was also completed
for storm sewer improvements at 98th and Salisbury. Annually, capital improvement
projects are now being ranked scored for future implementation projects. Several
projects are in schematic design phases.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 45
SECTION 1S: MITIGATION ACTIONS COMPLETED
LubbockCity of
Proposed Action: Enhance holding capacity of the dry side of the John T.
Montford Dam structure, and install a MAT system to
mitigate flooding.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
lake Alan Henry at Dam site
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Reduce property damage and avoid loss of life
Cost/Losses Avoided):
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Structural Project
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Dam Failure, Flood
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Reduce flooding potential downstream of dam
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
$4.5 Million
Estimated Cost
Potential Funding Sources
Bonds, HMGP Grants
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Water Utility Engineering
Implementation Schedule
2013
Evacuation Plan
Incorporation into Existing Plans
COMMENTS
Montford Dam and surrounding land is located in adjacent Garza County, but owned and maintained by the City
of Lubbock.
Project completed in 2013. The water utilities department is currently having the
entire Dam Area inspected by an engineer to recommend needed improvements for
maintenance of the area. There is a plan to open a new Capital Project in 21-22 to
address areas needing improvements on the dry side of the Dam. Most of these
improvements will mitigate on going erosion within the Dam area.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 46
SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS IN PROGRESS
LubbockCity of
Proposed Action:
Install eight miles of gravity flow storm sewer pipe as
part of the Northwest Lubbock Drainage
Improvements project, and to help maintain CRS
rating for flood prevention.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
NW Loop 289, Quaker Avenue, Erskine Street
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Reduce property damage due to flooding, reduce cost
Cost/Losses Avoided):
of future flooding and avoid loss of life
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Property Protection
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Flood, Severe Thunderstorm
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Reduce potential flooding due to drainage project
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$70 Million
Potential Funding Sources
Stormwater Fees, HMGP Grants
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Stormwater Engineering
Implementation Schedule
2013-2017
Incorporation into Existing Plans
Storm Water Management Plan, Drainage Criteria
Manual
COMMENTS
Project as listed was completed as Phase 1 and 2 by 2018. Future phases are in
progress. Phase 3 is in construction and Phase 4 is in design. The additional phases
add additional playas to the Northwest System.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 47
SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS COMPLETED
LubbockCity of
Proposed Action:
Study the current condition of the intake tower bridge
and structure at John Montford Dam; stabilize and
harden structure if movement has occurred within the
surrounding soils.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
Lake Alan Henry in Garza County
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Avoid loss of life due to dam failure
Cost/Losses Avoided):
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Prevention
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Dam Failure, Flood
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Reduce dam failure and potential downstream flood
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$417,000+
Potential Funding Sources
Bonds, HMGP Grants
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Water Utility Engineering
Implementation Schedule
2013-2014
Incorporation into Existing Plans
Emergency Operations Plan, Emergency Response and
Evacuation Plan
COMMENTS
This Project completed in 2016. The project determined that their is not additional
movement of the structure. Additional equipment installed to monitor the site. No
further implementation beyond routine maintenance is needed.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 48
SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS IN PROGRESS
LubbockCity of Action
Proposed Action: Retrofit pump station emergency electric generators
with automatic switchover capabilities at water
booster pump stations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
City of Lubbock water supply and distribution system at
13 pump stations
Risk Reduction Benefit {Current
Ensure continued protection of residents and
Cost/LossesAvoided):
continued essential services
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Prevention
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Severe Thunderstorm, Severe Winter Storm, Tornado,
Wildfire, Extreme Heat, Flood
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Continue to supply critical utilities to structures
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$3.3 Million
Potential Funding Sources
Water Revenue
Water Utility Wastewater
2013 '
Continuance of Operations Plan (COOP)
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Implementation Schedule
Incorporation into Existing Plans
COMMENTS
This project has been completed there are no further additional generator retrofits for
pump station sites. Any new pump station within the City of Lubbock will be built with
a New Generator.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 49
SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS COMPLETED
LubbockCity of •.
Proposed Action:
Replace regulatory and warning traffic signs, install
breakaway poles within the City limits, and install
pavement markings at intersections and school zones
to mitigate flood velocity damage during flooding
events.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
Throughout the City
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Reduce danger to residents and students in high flood
Cost/Losses Avoided):
risk zones by providing warning signs
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Prevention
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Flood
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
N/A
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$300,000 ($150,000 over two years)
Potential Funding Sources
Taxes
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Traffic Engineering
2013
Implementation Schedule
Incorporation into Existing Plans
Storm Water Management Plan, Drainage Criteria
Manual
COMMENTS
Project as documented has been completed in 2020. Additional sites are being
reviewed for future hazard prevention implementation.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 50
SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS IN PROGRESS
LubbockCity of
Proposed Action:
Purchase emergency generators as backup in disasters
and power outages to start Water and Wastewater
pumps in compliance with TCEQ regulations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
Southwest Water Reclamation Plant
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Ensure continued essential services to residents in the
Cast/Losses Avoided):
event of power failure.
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Property Protection
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Severe Thunderstorm, Severe Winter Storm, Flood,
Tornado, Severe Winter Storm, Wildfire, Extreme Heat
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Continued critical utility service to structures
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$450,000
Potential Funding Sources
City of Lubbock
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Water and Wastewater Utility Engineering
Implementation Schedule
2013-2014
Incorporation into Existing Plans
Continuance of Operations Plan (COOP)
COMMENTS
Project completed in 2019. The southwest water reclamation plan is now supported by
emergency generators. Recommended future implementation will be to provide
emergency power to the effluent pump station. The electrical upgrades for the
Southeast Water Reclamation Plant effluent pump station are currently in progress
.Additional electrical upgrades for the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant, which
includes rehab and new transformers, automatic switch gear for generator power, and
a new generator for the lift station on site, are currently in progress.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 51
SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS COMPLETED
LubbockCity of •:
Proposed Action:
Install new central computer traffic system and
communication system including controllers,
hardware and wireless Ethernet to protect against
outages in the event of severe weather events.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
Citywide
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Ensure continued operation of traffic system and
Cost/Lasses Avoided):
communications during severe weather and disasters;
improve quality of life for residents
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Structural Project
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Severe Thunderstorm, Severe Winter Storm, Tornado,
Hail, Flood, Wildfire, Extreme Heat
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
N/A
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$4,750,000
Potential Funding Sources
City of Lubbock
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Traffic Engineering
Implementation Schedule
2013-2014
Traffic and Emergency Plans
Incorporation into Existing Plans
COMMENTS
Several Traffic Signals on thoroughfare to thoroughfare intercessions are now
covered to include battery backups to allow the signal to continue to operate during
power outages. During power outages the battery backups ensure all pertinent
signals within the City of Lubbock continue to run. The battery backup program is
ongoing, with funding approved in FY19-20 for this purpose. Funding was suspended
in FY20-21 but is scheduled to resume in FY21-22. This also allows for cameras at
intersection to run during power outages to assist the Traffic Management System
and the Emergency Operations Center. Fiber optic runs will continue and are planned
for in both water, wastewater and street projects by installing conduit for future fiber to
assist interconnectivity of the City's Operations.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 52
SECTION 1S: MITIGATION ACTIONS IN PROGRESS
LubbockCity of ..
Proposed Action: Purchase permanent emergency generators for the
City's water system throughout the community as
backup in disasters and severe weather events.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
Citywide
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Continue providing essential services to residents
Cost/Lasses Avoided):
during power failure during severe weather
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Prevention
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Severe Thunderstorm, Severe Winter Storm, Flood,
Tornado, Severe Winter Storm, Wildfire, Extreme Heat
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Continued utility services for structures
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$1.8 Million
Potential Funding Sources
Bonds
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Water Utility Engineering
Implementation Schedule
2013-2014
Incorporation into Existing Plans
Emergency Operations Plan, Continuance of
Operations Plan (COOP)
COMMENTS
Project is still in early planning phases. This project is similar to Action #7. For the
purpose of this update, Action #9 is thought of as emergency power alternatives for
sewer lift stations.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 53
SECTION 1S: MITIGATION ACTIONS COMPLETED
LubbockCity of
Proposed Action: Purchase two Humvee rescue response vehicles that
can be used by Police Department during severe
weather events or wildfire.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and location:
Citywide
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Reduce loss of life for first responders and expedite
Cost/Losses Avoided):
rescue operations to save lives
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Prevention
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Severe Thunderstorm, Flood, Wildf;re, Severe Winter
Storm
N/A
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Priority (high, Moderate, Low)
Moderate
$150,000
Estimated Cost
Potential Funding Sources
HMGP Grants
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Police Department
Implementation Schedule
2013-2014 or upon funding
Incorporation into Existing Plans
N/A
COMMENTS
Currently the Police Department has no vehicles routinely available to traverse high or swift water, snow banks, or
wildfires.
Since 2015, the PD has annually purchased 4x4 vehicles to aid in severe weather and
wildfire events_ The current fleet is approximately greater than 10 vehicles in size.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 54
SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS
LubbockCity of
Proposed Action: Complete and implement Emergency Action Plans for
Montford Dam and Canyon Lake Dam #2 and #3.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
Citywide, Lake Alan Henry
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Ensure adequate emergency plan is in place for area
Cost/Losses Avoided):
dams; reduce potential loss of lives and property in the
event of dam failure
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Property Protection
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Dam Failure, Flood
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Reduce potential flooding in inundation area
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
High
Estimated Cost
$30,000
Potential Funding Sources
City of Lubbock
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Water Utility Engineering
Implementation Schedule
2013-2014 pending TCEQ approval
Incorporation into Existing Plans
Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan
COMMENTS
The Montford Dam Emergency Action Plant as been completed as of 2014.
Additionally, Emergency Action Plans for Dam #2 and #3 have also been
implemented. Separate table top exercises using the current Emergency Action Plans
will be conducted in September 2020 for the Montford Dam, JBLS Dam #2 and JBLS
Dam #3.; Recommendations to extend property protection actions include a study of
Higinbotham excavation to increase storage volume capacity during rain events. This
project is in a feasibility stage at this time.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 55
SECTION 15: MITIGATION ACTIONS IN PROGRESS
LubbockCity of Action
Proposed Action: Implement and incorporate smart growth initiatives
into approved Hazard Mitigation Plan and long term
community development planning activities.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site and Location:
Citywide
Risk Reduction Benefit (Current
Ensure adequate water supplies and key infrastructure
Cost/Losses Avoided):
are available as City grows and expands; improve and
maintain quality of life for residents
Type of Action (Prevention, Property
Natural Resource Protection
Protection, Public Education and
Awareness, Natural Resource Protection,
or Structural Projects):
MITIGATION ACTION DETAILS
Hazard(s) Addressed
Dam Failure, Flood, Wildfire, Extreme Heat, Drought
Reduce flooding, adequate water supplies to homes
Effect on New/Existing Buildings
Priority (High, Moderate, Low)
Estimated Cost
Moderate
$5,000
Potential Funding Sources
City of Lubbock
Lead Agency/Department Responsible
Water Utility Engineering
Implementation Schedule
2013-2014
Incorporation into Existing Plans
Comprehensive Community Development Plan
COMMENTS
First step was the 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption in 2019. A process to impact
development policy and ordinances is in progress. Planning is leading this Unified
Development Code project.
Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Page 56