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Council Water Work Session
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
(360) 778-5010
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
10:30 AM
VIRTUAL MEETING
COUNCILMEMBERS
Rud Browne
Barry Buchanan
Tyler Byrd
Todd Donovan
Ben Elenbaas
Carol Frazey
Kathy Kershner
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C.
Council Water Work Session Meeting Agenda September 22, 2020
Call To Order
Roll Call
Water Resources Update
Lake Whatcom Stormwater Utility Capital Facilities Charge
2021-2026 Water Resources Improvement Plan
WRIA 1 Planning Unit
Other Business
Adjournment
Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 21612024
WHATCOM COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
JON HUTCHINGS
Director
MEMORANDUM
NATURAL RESOURCES
322 N. Commercial Street, Suite 110
Bellingham, WA 98225
Telephone: (360) 778-6230
FAX: (360) 778-6231
www.whatcomcounty.us
TO: The Honorable Satpal Singh Sidhu, Whatcom County Executive, and
Honorable Members of the Whatcom County Council
THROUGH: Jon Hutchings, Director
FROM: Gary S. Stoyka, Natural Resources Program Manager
DATE: September 16, 2020
RE: September 22, 2020 Council Water Work Session, Revision 1
Please refer to the proposed agenda below for the next Water Work Session. Additional supporting
documents may be distributed at or before the meeting.
AGENDA
Date:
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Time:
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Place:
Virtual Meeting. For instructions on how to watch or participate in this meeting, please visit us
at www.whatcomcounty.us/ioinvirtualcouncil or contact the Council Office at 360.778.5010.
View meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, videos, and archives at
www.whatcom.Iegistar.com.
Time
Topic
Council Action
Background Information
Requested
Attached
10:30 AM —
Water Resources Update
Informational
None
10:45 AM
10:45 AM —
Lake Whatcom Stormwater Utility Capital
Discussion
Proposed Changes to WCC
11:00 AM
Facilities Charge
16.30 (pp. 2-6)
11:00 AM —
2021-2026 Water Resources Improvement
Informational
2021-2026 Water
11:30 AM
Plan
Resources Improvement
Plan pp.7-48
11:30 AM —
WRIA 1 Planning Unit
Discussion
None
12:00 PM
If you have questions, please feel free to call me at (360) 778-6218.
cc: Mike McFarlane Jim Karcher Paula Harris
Beth Bushaw Jeff Hegedus John Thompson
Tyler Schroeder Josh Fleischmann Karen Frakes
George Boggs Roland Middleton Dana Brown -Davis
Mark Personius Ryan Ericson Lonni Cummings
John Wolpers
Kraig Olason
Jennifer Schneider
Atina Casas
Kristi Felbinger
Doug Ranney
Erika Douglas
Jill Nixon
Cathy Craver
WHATCOM COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Jon Hutchings
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Members of the Whatcom County Council
THROUGH: Jon Hutchings, Public Works Director
FROM: Kraig Olason, Stormwater Program Manager
Cathy Craver, Senior Planner
DATE: September 15, 2020
STORMWATER
322 N. Commercial, Suite 224
Bellingham, WA 98225
Main: (360) 778-6210
FAX: (360) 778-6201
www. wha tcomcoun ty. us
RE: Proposed Amendment to WCC 16.30 regarding the Lake Whatcom
Stormwater Utility Capital Facilities Charge
Requested Action
Staff is bringing forward a proposed amendment for your review and discussion. The
amendment to WCC 16.30 is regarding the Lake Whatcom Stormwater Utility Capital
Facilities Charge.
The amendment will be introduced at the Finance Committee on September 29, 2020, with
a public hearing scheduled October 13, 2020. To ensure Council has ample time to revisit
the intent and reasoning for the capital facilities charge proposal, staff would like to have an
opportunity during the Water Works Session to discuss the amendment in more detail prior
to introduction.
Background
On July 23, 2019, the Whatcom County Council authorized a charge for the furnishing of
service to those who are receiving or will receive benefits from stormwater control facilities
or programs who are contributing to an increase in surface water runoff in the Lake
Whatcom stormwater utility service area. (Ordinance 2019-053). Council directed staff to
complete the Capital Facilities Charge section by January 1, 2021.
Please contact Kraig Olason at extension 6301, or Cathy Craver at extension 6299, if you
have any questions or concerns regarding the amendment.
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EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 16.30
LAKE WHATCOM STORMWATER UTILITY SERVICE AREA
16.30.050 Definitions
For the purposes of this Chapter, the words or phrases below shall have the
following meanings:
(1) "County" means Whatcom County, or as indicated by the context, may
mean the Department of Public Works, Public Works Director, County
Engineer, or other employee or agent representing the County in the
discharge of his or her duties.
(2) "County Council" means the Whatcom County Council, which is the
legislative branch of Whatcom County government.
(3) "County roads" means public rights -of -way, excluding State roads, in the
unincorporated areas served by the LWSU.
(4) "Developed parcel" means a parcel of real property which has been
altered by impervious surface coverage.
(5) "Enterprise fund" means a fund established to account for operations that
are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business
enterprises where the intent of the governing body is that the costs
(expenses, including depreciation) of providing goods or services to the
general public on a continuing basis be financed or recovered primarily
through user charges. As such, enterprise funds must report actual
financial position and results of operations, such as actual assets,
liabilities, fund equity balances, revenues, expenditures, and expenses.
(6) "Equivalent service unit" (ESU) means a Genfiguration of imner„ini,s
storrnwater management system which iimately equal to that
iffial ideveloped parcel On the
created by the average SiRgle family residen....a. de. el
ser„i^e area. the amount of runoff a development contributes to the
County's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) as defined by
square footage of impervious surface or approximately equal to the
impervious surface created by the average single-family residential
developed parcel as recommended by the Western Washington
Stormwater Management Manual for runoff modeling.
(7) "Forestland" or "Timberland" means forestland or timberland parcels on
lands taxed as forestland under chapter 84.33 RCW or as timberland
under chapter 84.34 RCW (including forest roads and or any roads on
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1 lands taxed as forestland under chapter 84.33 RCW or as timberland
2 under chapter 84.34 RCW).
3 (8) "Impervious surface" means hard surfaGed areas `"'hiGh prevent or retard
4 the entry of water into the soil maRtle and/or cause water te WR eff the
55 s irfaGe in greater quantities or at an increased rate of flow than i ender
6 , but are Ret
7 limiter! to: rooftops /'�11Y' GFe halt reads sidewalks and pa inn
rrn�rcca--c�rvvr"'r"', GGTfrir f f
8 walkways, patio areas, driveways, parkiRg lots or sterage areas and
9 gravel, hard _paGked dirt, r! oileor other s irfaGes which similarly impede the
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11 development. A non -vegetated surface area which either prevents or
12 retards the entry of water into the soil mantle as under natural conditions
13 prior to development. A non -vegetated surface area which causes water to
14 run off the surface in greater quantities or at an increased rate of flow from
15 the flow present under natural conditions prior to development. Common
16 impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, roof tops, walkways,
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patios, driveways, parking lots or storage areas, concrete or asphalt
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paving, gravel roads, packed earthen materials, and oiled, macadam or
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other surfaces which similarly impede the natural infiltration of stormwater.
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Open, uncovered retention/detention facilities shall not be considered as
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impervious surfaces for the purposes of determining whether the
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thresholds for application of Minimum Requirements are exceeded. Open,
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uncovered retention/detention facilities shall be considered impervious
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surfaces for purposes of runoff modeling.
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(9)
"Manager" means the Public Works Director or his/her designee.
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(10)
"Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)" means a conveyance or
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system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal
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streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm
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drains
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(11)
"Other Developed Parcel" means a parcel that contains impervious
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surface area and is not a single-family residence, including but not limited
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to, commercial, industrial, multi -family apartment, and public property.
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(12)
"Parcel" means the smallest separately segregated unit or plot of land
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having an identified owner, boundaries and surface area which is
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documented for real property purposes and a tax account number
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assigned by the Whatcom County Assessor -Treasurer.
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(13)
"Private roads" means a road which is on private property and is
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maintained with private funds and requires a name per WCC 12.60.050.
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(14)
"Service charge" means the fee in an amount to be determined by
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applying the appropriate rate to a particular parcel of real property based
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upon factors established by this Chapter.
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1 (15) "Single-family residence" means a residential structure designed
2 exclusively for occupancy by one family, including but not limited to mobile
3 homes, cabins and duplex units, as defined by the Whatcom County Land
4 Use and Development Code.
5 i. "Small single-family residential footprint" means a parcel containing
6 a single-family residence that has less than or equal to 2,500
7 impervious square feet.
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ii. "Medium single-family residential footprint" means a parcel
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containing a single-family residence with more than 2,500
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impervious square feet and less than or equal to 8,400 impervious
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square feet.
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iii. "Large single-family residential footprint" means a parcel containing
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a single-family residence with more than 8,400 impervious square
14 feet.
15 (16) "Undeveloped parcel" means any parcel of real property which has not
16 been altered by construction of any structure or other impervious surface
17 area.
18 (17) "Unit rate" means the dollar amount charged per ESU.
19 (18) "WSDOE" means the Washington State Department of Ecology.
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21 16.30.120 Capital Facilities Charge
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23 The County Council shall establish from time to time, by resolutionordinance, the
24 unit rate per ESU for a one-time, capital facilities charge (CFC) applicable to: new
25 development, expansion, rdor dencifination of evicting eyelonment
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27 A. Single-family Residential Parcels. that are being developed would pay the GF
equal to one ESU I when d o Huai ci nole_family residence
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29 family dwelling units shall pay a CFC equal to one ESU. The CFC fee is required
30 at the time of approved project permit authorizing construction.
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32 B. Other Developed Parcels. would pay the GFG rate tirnes the number of FSLJs on
33 the paFGel as determined ed site plan (Binding Site Plan) when
34 {�in�o a new development or when the noncion or dencifi tion of
Zrc c�T�ac� crrr-v�avrrcn-ZrT�eiC crr..rn�Ct� crvrrvr
35 existing develepment results On additienal ESUs being assessed te the prepe#y-.
36 New or additional ESUs shall pay the CFC rate times the number of ESUs. The
37 CFC fee is required at the time of the approved project permit authorizing
38 construction. No CFC is required for redevelopment or expansion if the total of
39 new and replaced impervious surface does not cause the existing number of
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1 ESUs to increase, or if the entire project is replaced or redeveloped existin
2 impervious surface.
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PROPOSED BY:
INTRODUCED: 9/15/20
RESOLUTION NO.
(A Resolution of the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
Board of Supervisors)
WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
SIX -YEAR WATER RESOURCES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2O26
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 86.15.110, flood control or storm water control
improvements may be extended, enlarged, acquired, or constructed by a flood control zone
pursuant to a resolution adopted by its Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Works Department on behalf of the Whatcom
County Flood Control Zone District has prepared a Six -Year Water Resources Improvement
Program for adoption; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 86.15.120,'the Supervisors shall hold a public hearing
prior to adopting the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Six -Year Water Resources Improvement Program attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" has been reviewed and determined to be consistent with Whatcom County's
comprehensive plan and is consistent with the following plans:
• Lower Nooksack River Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan,
October 1999
• Jones Creek Debris Flow Study, March 2004
• WRIA 1 Salmon Recovery Plan, October 2005
• Birch Bay Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, July 2006
• Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, March 2008
• Lake Samish Basin Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, July 2012
• Birch Bay Central North Subwatershed Master Plan, December 2013
■ Birch Bay Central South Subwatershed Master Plan, January 2015
• Nooksack River System -Wide Improvement Framework, June 2016
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• Birch Point, Terrell Creek Urban Area, and Point Whitehorn Subwatershed
Master Plan, November 2016
• Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Plan: Stormwater Capital Program Update,
September 2017
• Lake Whatcom Management Program 2020-2024 Work Plan, July 2020; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 86.15.110, the preliminary engineering studies for
constructed improvements are on file with the Whatcom County Public Works Department;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 86.15.110, the estimated cost of the acquisition or
construction of the improvement, together with supporting data, is included in the Six -Year
Water Resources Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the improvements will benefit one or more flood control zones, subzones
and the county as a whole;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors as follows:
That the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Six -Year Water Resources
Improvement Program for the years 2021 through 2026, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted.
APPROVED this day of , 2020.
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ATTEST:
Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council Barry Buchanan, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christopher Quinn, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney — Civil Division
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WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT 2021-2026 SIX -YEAR WATER RESOURCES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXHITBIT A
Item
No.
Project Description
Database
ID No.
BES
Previous Expenditures
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
Phase
Amount Source
Phase Amount Source
Phase
Amount
Source
Phase
I Amount
I Source
Phase
Amount
Source
Phase
Amount
Source
Phase
Amount
Source
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Silver Beach Creek Phase 1: Install water quality system to treat
stormwater from the Woodlake development.
07-095
60.5
PE
$ 45,000
REET
PE
$ 100,000
REET
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 820,000
PE
$ 40,000
SW Funds
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 85,000
LWSU
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
$ 15,000
REET
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
$ 535,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
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Academy Road Stormwater Improvements: Evaluate the water
quality performance of the existing Academy stormwater system and
provide recommended retrofits.
20-005
63.9
PE
$ 80,000
SW Funds
PE
$ 60,000
REET
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 480,000
PE
PE
$ 40,000
LWSU
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 100,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 200,000
LWSU
CN
CN
CN
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Geneva Bioretention Pilot Project: Install new water quality
treatment media, evaluate the effectiveness and constructability of
new water quality treatment media
20-006
63.9
PE
PE
$ 25,000
REET
PE
$ 40,000
LWSU
PE
$ 2,500
REET
PE
$ 2,500
REET
PE
PE
$ 1,001,000
PE
PE
$ 118,000
DOE Grant
PE
PE
$ 7,500
DOE Grant
PE
$ 7,500
DOE Grant
PE
PE
RW
RW
$ 15,000
REET
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
$ 610,000
DOE Grant
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 173,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
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Sudden Valley Stormwater Improvements: Drainage system
upgrades, water quality treatment and outfall retrofits in partnership
with Sudden Valley HOA
13-004
46.3
PE
$ 10,000
BEET
PE
$ 170,000
REET
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 790,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
RW
$ 10,000
REET
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
$ 600,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
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Silver Beach Creek Phase 2: Main channel restoration below Hillsdale
using natural vegetation
07-095
60.5
PE
PE
$ 50,000
FEET
PE
$ 80,000
REET
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 750,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
RW
$ 20,000
REET
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 600,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
6
Eagleridge Stormwater Improvements: Install a water quality
system to treat stormwater from the Eagleridge development.
20-007
61.4
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 40,000
REET
PE
$ 100,000
REET
PE
PE
$ 480,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 15,000
REET
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 325,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
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Strawberry Point/Lake Whatcom Blvd Stormwater Improvements:
System upgrades to improve water quality including vaults,
biofiltration swales, and channel restoration
17-001
62.2
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 70,000
FEET
PE
$ 140,000
FEET
PE
PE
$ 910,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 50,000
FEET
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 650,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
8
Austin Court stormwater Improvements: Install water quality
system on the discharge from Austin Court.
20-008
58.8
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 30,000
FEET
PE
$ 80,000
REET
PE
$ 442,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 12,000
FEET
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 320,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
9
Viewhaven Lane Water Quality & Conveyance Improvements:
Install water quality systems and improve conveyance near
Viewhaven Lane.
20-009
58.8
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 50,000
REET
PE
$ 160,000
REET
$ 226,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 16,000
REET
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
10
Geneva Street & Lake Louise Road Culvert Replacement: Replace
culverts along Geneva Street and Lake Louise Road to improve water
quality and conveyance
WATERSHEDBIRCH BAY : AQUATIC RESOURCES MNGT. DIST. (BBWARM)
20-010
58.8
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 40,000
REET
$ 75,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 25,000
Road Funds
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 10,000
Road Funds
CN
CN
1CN
1CN
CN
CN
CN
11
Semiahmoo Drive stormwater Improvements (BP-2&5): Upsize
culverts and re-establish roadside ditch on east side of Semiahmoo
Drive
18-009 18-010
50.3
PE
$ 50,000 BBWARM
PE
$ 85,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 105,000
BBWARM
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 665,000
RW
RW
$ 50,000
BBWARM
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
$ 200,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 175,000
BBWARM
CN
CN
CN
CN
12
Charel Terrace Stormwater Outfall Improvements: Marine outfall
stabilization to protect a bluff slope
20-011
29.8
PE
$ 10,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 10,000
BBWARM
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 420,000
PE
$ 100,000
Fed Grant
PE
$ 100,000
Fed Grant
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
$ 150,000
Fed Grant
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 50,000
BBWARM
CN
CN
CN
CN
13
Harborview Rd/Birch Bay Dr stormwater Improvements (CR-1): Low
level system on Birch Bay Or (CR-2, HL-1); Upsize culverts and high
level system on Harborview Rd
07-217
52.0
PE
$ 435,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 60,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 10,000
BBWARM
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 1,505,000
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
$ 200,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 150,000
BBWARM
CN
$ 650,000
BBWARM
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
14
Holeman Avenue Stormwater Improvements (PW-1): Replace CBS,
upsize culverts, re-establish ditch on Holeman Ave near Birch Bay Or
07-242
37.8
PE
$ 15,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 25,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 115,000
BBWARM
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 475,000
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 200,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
JCN
$ 120,000
1 BBWARM
CN
JCN
I
CN
15
Lora Lane Drainage & Tide Gate Modifications (TC1-2): Replace tide
gate structure and repair embankment; install Type 2 CB and culvert
under Birch Bay Dr
18-008
42.5
PE
$ 20,000
BBWARM
PE
PE
$ 35,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 150,000
BBWARM
PE
PE
PE
$ 1,405,000
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
$ 600,000
Road Funds
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 200,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 400,000
BBWARM
CN
CN
16
Wooldridge Ave & Sunset Drive Stormwater Improvements (TC-2):
Improve drainage system to reduce local flooding and incorporate
water quality treatment
13-007
52.2
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 100,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 120,000
BBWARM
PE
PE
$ 1,220,000
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
$ 750,000
DOE Grant
CN
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
$ 200,000
REET
CN
CN
JCN
JCN
JCN
CN
CN
$ 50,000
BBWARM
JCN
17
Hillsdale Stormwater Improvements, Phase 1(HL-C-1): Upsize
pipes, replace CBS, new drain line, replace blind tees on Morgan,
Cottonwood and Birch Bay Dr
19-002
48.6
PE
IPE
IPE
IPE
PE
$ 100,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 150,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 750,000
RW
IRW
IRW
IRW
RW
CN
CN
$ 200,000
REET
CN
JCN
JCN
JCN
CN
CN
JCN
$ 300,000
BBWARM
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WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT 2021-2026 SIX -YEAR WATER RESOURCES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXHITBIT A
Item
No.
Project Description
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WATERSHEDBIRCH BAY & AQUATIC RESOURCES•CONTINUED
Database BES
I ID No.
1 Previous Expenditures
2021
1 2022
1 2023
1 2024
1 2025
1 2026
Total
JPhase
JAmount
Source
Phase
I Amount
I Source
I Phase
I Amount
I Source
I Phase
Amount
I Source
I Phase
I Amount
I Source
I Phase
Amount
I Source
I Phase
Amount
I Source
18
Morrison Ave & Terrill Dr Stormwater Improvements (TC2-1): New
storm drain on Morrison Ave and Willow Dr, replace and re -grade
storm drain system at Terrill Dr
19-003
46.9
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 100,000
BBWARM
PE
$ 120,000
BBWARM
$ 220,000
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
19
Normar Place Stormwater Improvements (BP-1): Upsize pipes,
replace CBS and install energy dissipater at pipe outfall on Normar
Place
19-004
52.0
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 50,000
BBWARM
$ 50,000
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
20
Birch Bay Drive & Pedestrian Facility Project: BBWARM contribution
to stormwater improvements; part of larger road fund project
STORMWATER
07-030
72.1
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 250,000
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
$ 250,000
BBWARM
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
21
Shallow Shore Culvert Relocation
18-007
44.4
PE
$ 15,000
REET
PE
$ 100,000
REET
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$365,000
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
$ 250,000
REET
CN
CN
CN
CN
22
Marietta Acquisition: Acquire properties in repetitive flood loss area
07-002
79.6
RW
$ 494,000
FCZD
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
Total through
RW
$ 802,000
FEMA Fed/State grant
RW
$50,000
RW
$100,000
RW
$100,000
RW
$100,000
RW
$100,000
RW
2020:
RW
$ 117,000
ESRP grant
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 1,924,000
CN
$ 174,000
FCZD
CN
$25,000
CN
$25,000
CN
$25,000
CN
$25,000
CN
$25,000
CN
CN
$ 309,000
FEMA Fed/State grant
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
FCZD Total:
CN
$ 28,000
ESRP grant
CN
$ 1,924,000
CN
JCN
CN
CN
JCN
$ 668,000
23
Marine Drive Levee 2020 Damage Repair: Repair crest and backslope
damage from February 2020 flood
20-001
61.4
PE
$ 2,500
FCZD
PE
$ 13,000
FCZD
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
Project Total:
PE
$ 7,500
FEMA
PE
$ 38,000
FEMA
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 345,000
CN
CN
$ 71,000
FCZD
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
FCZD Total:
CN
CN
$ 213,000
FEMA
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 86,500
24
Abbott Levee Protection and Improvement: Interim erosion
protection measures for levee & road (Ph. 1); Extend and realign
upstream end of levee (Ph. 2 - SWIF project)
16-007
70.4
PE
$ 310,000
FCZD/Roads (50/50)
PE
$ 170,000
FCZD/Roads (50/50)
PE
PE
$ 50,000
FCZD/Roads (50/50)
PE
PE
PE
Project Total:
CN
CN
$ 520,000
FCZD/Roads (50/50)
RW
$ 50,000
Roads
CN
$ 900,000
FCZD
CN
CN
CN
$ 3,200,000
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 1,200,000
Roads
CN
CN
CN
25
Lynden Levee Improvement: Combine drainages and replace two
culverts through levee with one larger culvert; repair 2 damaged
levee sites (USACE and SWIF project)
16-003
64.5
PE
$ 64,000
FCZD
PE
$ 14,000
FCZD
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
Project Total:
PE
$ 72,000
FbD grant
PE
$ 56,000
FbD
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 1,989,000
CN
CN
$ 351,000
FCZD
CN
$ 6,000
FCZD
CN
CN
CN
CN
(See Note 1)
CN
CN
$ 524,000
FbD grant
CN
$ 22,000
FbD grant
CN
CN
CN
CN
FCZD Total:
CN
CN
$ 880,000
USACE
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 435,000
26
Jones Creek Debris Flow Protection: Construct deflection berm and
address local access
07-105
70.6
PE
$ 485,000
FCZD
PE
$ 176,000
FCZD
PE
$ 50,000
FCZD
PE
PE
PE
PE
RW
$ 288,000
FCZD
PE
$ 54,000
Roads
PE
$ 20,000
Roads
RW
RW
RW
RW
Project Total:
RW
$ 350,000
FEMA/State grant
RW
$ 130,000
FCZD
RW
$ 20,000
FCZD
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 6,657,000
RW
$ 520,000
FbD grant
RW
$ 520,000
FbD grant
CN
$ 620,000
FCZD
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 26,000
FCZD
RW
$ 30,000
Roads
CN
$ 2,480,000
FbD grant?
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 13,000
FEMA/State grant
CN
CN
$ 875,000
Roads
CN
CN
CN
CN
27
Cougar Creek Early Action Project/Neevel Levee Bank Stabilization:
Stabilize oversteepened section of levee (SWIF project) with new
flood gate and restoration
16-008
59.4
PE
PE
$ 90,000
NOAA
PE
$ 50,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
Project Total:
PE
PE
$ 20,000
FCZD
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 1,360,000
CN
CN
CN
$ 1,200,000
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
28
Everson Overflow Pipeline Bank Stabilization: Stabilize bank at
erasion site from 2020 flood downstream of pipeline crossing
20-002
66.3
PE
PE
$ 40,000
FCZD
PE
$ 100,000
PE
$ 1,000,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 120,000
FEMA
RW
CN
RW
RW
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
29
Truck Road 2020 Flood Damage: Evaluate alternatives for road
relocation and bank stabilization
20-003
59.4
PE
PE
$ 20,000
FCZD
PE
$ 100,000
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 20,000
Roads
PE
CN
$ 1,000,000
CN
CN
CN
PE
PE
$ 120,000
FEMA
CN
CN
CN
CN
JCN
30
Bertrand Creek Levee Stabilization: Restore right and left levee
prisms and install bank protection (SWIF project)
16-005
54.4
PE
PE
PE
$ 20,000
PE
$ 20,000
PE
PE
PE
Project Total:
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 150,000
CN
CN
CN
$ 190,000
31
Devries Levee Improvements: Widen and establish full crest width
and backslope levee (SWIF project)
19-001
49.3
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 25,000
PE
$ 25,000
PE
Project Total:
CN
I
CN
I
CN
I
CN
I
CN
CN
$ 200,000
CN
I
$ 250,000
32
Upper Hampton Levee Improvements: Widen levee crest and flatten
backslope at two sites and address seepage at a third site (SWIF
project)
16-006
70.4
PE
PE
PE
PE
$ 25,000
PE
$ 100,000
PE
PE
Project Total:
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 75,000
RW
RW
$ 700,000
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 500,000
CN
33
Ferndale Levee Improvement: Reconstruct and realign Ferndale and
Treatment Plant Levees to improve level of protection and address
deficiencies
07-104
68.9
PE
$ 110,000
FCZD
PE
$ 10,000
FCZD
PE
$ 80,000
FCZD
PE
$ 50,000
PE
$ 50,000
PE
PE
Construction
PE
$ 440,000
FbD grant
PE
$ 40,000
FbD grant
PE
$ 320,000
FbD grant
RW
$ 100,000
RW
RW
RW
Expected
RW
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 2,000,000
CN
$ 5,000,000
in 2025-26
34
Glacier -Gallup Alluvial Fan Restoration: Remove all or part of Glacier
Creek levee and construct setback levee along Gallup Creek
18-006
88.9
PE
$ 87,000
FCZD
PE
$ 81,000
FCZD
PE
$ 100,000
PE
$ 100,000
PE
$ 100,000
PE
$ 100,000
PE
$ 100,000
Construction
PE
$ 98,000
FbD grant
PE
$ 324,000
FbD grant
PE
PE
PE
PE
PE
Expected
RW
RW
RW
RW
$ 500,000
RW
$ 100,000
RW
$ 100,000
RW
in
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
CN
$ 3,000,000
2026
35
Dahlberg Wetland Mitigation Site: Develop advance mitigation site
for future impacts from Flood and Road projects
20-004
66.3
RW
$ 800,000
FCZD
PE
$ 130,000
FCZD
PE
$ 200,000ZICN
PE
PE
$ 100,000
PE
PE
$ 100,000
CN
$ 15,000
FCZD
CN
CN
$ 1,000,000
CN
CN
$ 500,000
CN
36
Floodplain Acquisition: Acquire key properties for future levee
reconfiguration to reduce risk and improve habitat
07-002
79.6
RW
$ 207,000
FCZD
RW
$ 208,000
FCZD
RW
RW
RW
$ 1,000,000
RW
RW
RW
$ 828,000
FbD grant
RW
$ 832,000
FbD grant
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
37
Emergency/New Projects: Typically repair projects that result from
new damage, as needed
08-003
NOTES
Varies
PE
PE
$ 25,000
PE
$ 25,000
PE
$ 25,000
PE
$ 25,000
PE
$ 25,000
PE
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
RW
Total/year:
CN
CN
$ 50,000
ICN $ 350,000
CN $ 350,000
ICN
I $ 350,000
ICN
1 $ 350,000
1
ICN
$ 425,000
Numbers in italics are placeholders for projects still being conceived.
BES = Benefit Evaluation Score (from CWIRP database)
Previous expenditures includes work contracted in 2020 that will continually appropriate into 2021.
RW = right-of-way or property acquisition
Note 1: Estimated total project cost includes work done by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and funded directly by USACE.
PE = engineering design
CN = construction
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Silver Beach Creek Phase 1
Item No. 1 / Database ID No. 07-095
Construction Funding Year(s)_ 2021
Project Narrative:
This project includes installation of a large stormwater filter vault adjacent to Wood Lake Meadows subdivision in the
Hillsdale area of the Lake Whatcom watershed. The new stormwater quality facility will remove the amount sediment and
phosphorus entering Silver Beach Creek by filtering approximately 24 acres of contributing area.
Project Status:
Phase 1 design engineering to begin in 2020 with construction to take place in the summer of 2021 during the Lake
Whatcom watershed work window.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $820,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Academy Road Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 2 / Database ID No. 20-005
Construction Funding Years : 2023
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham jointly developed this project to improve water quality of stormwater from
the Academy sub -basin of the Lake Whatcom Watershed. This project, constructed during the summer of 2015, will
undergo an evaluation and perform recommended modifications to improve phosphorus removal. City of Bellingham
will adopt the facility after the evaluation and improvements.
Project Status:
Preliminary engineering design is anticipated to begin in 2021 with construction to take place in the summer of 2023
during the Lake Whatcom watershed work window.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $480,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Geneva Bioretention Pilot Project
Item No. 3 / Database ID No. 20-006
Construction Funding Years : 2022
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year W RI P
This project will utilize a Washington State Department of Ecology grant to install, and monitor the performance of, new
high-performance bioretention soil media. The new water quality facility will manage 126 acres of contributing area in
the Lake Whatcom water shed, the new media is designed to reduce the amount of phosphorus and other pollutants
entering the lake.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2021, construction in 2022, and monitoring performance in 2023 and 2024.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,001,000
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Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Sudden Valley Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 4 / Database ID No. 13-004
Construction Funding Year(s): 2022
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative:
This project will construct drainage system upgrades and outfall retrofits in the Sudden Valley area of the Lake
Whatcom watershed.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2021 and construction scheduled to take place in 2022.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $790,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Silver Beach Creek Phase 2
Item No. 5 / Database ID No. 07-095
Construction Funding Year(s): 2024
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
This project will address the stream bank erosion found on Silver Beach Creek and other tributary streams. The project
will reduce the amount of erosion and bank material that has been generally associated with the sediment laden
phosphorus loading to Lake Whatcom. The project will reconfigure approximately 950 linear feet of stream channels
with a more stable cross-section to reduce erosion and the export of sediment.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated to begin 2022 and construction scheduled to take place in 2024.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $750,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Eagleridge Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 6 / Database ID No. 20-007
Construction Funding Year(s): 2025
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative:
This project includes the installation of a water quality stormwater facility associated with the Eagleridge neighborhood
in the of the Lake Whatcom watershed. The Eagleridge development is approximately 34 acres, runoff from this
development will be routed through a water quality facility to help remove sediments and phosphorus form entering into
Lake Whatcom.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2023 and construction scheduled to take place in 2025.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $480,000
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Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year W RI P
Strawberry Point/ Lake Whatcom Blvd Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 7 / Database ID No. 17-001
Construction Funding Year(s): 2025
Project Narrative:
This system upgrade will improve water quality. Project would install a water quality facility to treat approximately 3
acres of residential area. Project elements may include: bioinfiltration swales, filter vaults, media filter drains, and rain
gardens.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2023 and construction scheduled to take place in 2025.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $910,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Austin Court Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 8 / Database ID No. 20-008
Construction Funding Year(s): 2026
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
This project includes the installation of large filter vault, improving the water quality from the existing Austin Court
stormwater system. The tributary area is approximately 3 acres and the water quality system will remove sediments
and phosphorus form entering into Lake Whatcom.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2024 and construction scheduled to take place in 2026.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $442,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Viewhaven Lane Water Quality & Conveyance Improvements
Item No. 9 / Database ID No. 20-009
Construction Funding Year(s): 2027
Project Narrative:
This project will improve conveyance and water quality near Viewhaven Ln and Lake Whatcom Blvd intersection.
Project will include approximately 100 linear feet of conveyance improvements by replacing two undersized culverts
and regrading a ditch. The project will also install approximately 135 linear feet of water quality facility, project elements
may include: bioinfiltration swales, filter vaults, media filter drains, and rain gardens.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2025 and construction scheduled to take place in 2027,
Total Estimated Project Cost: $726,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Geneva Street & Lake Louise Road Culvert Replacement
Item No. 10 / Database ID No. 20-010
Construction Funding Year(s): 2028
Project Narrative:
Project will improve conveyance of roadside ditches and culverts along Geneva Street and Lake Louise Road. The
project will replaced approximately 200 linear feet of undersized or damaged culverts.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2026 and construction scheduled to take place in 2028
Total Estimated Project Cost: $265,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six-YearWRIP
Semiahmoo Drive Stormwater Improvements (1313-2, 1313-5)
Item No. 11 / Database ID No. 18-009 & 18-010
Construction Funding Year(s): 2022
Project Narrative:
This project will improve the conveyance system along the east side of Semiahmoo Drive by upsizing pipes and re-
establishing/deepening ditches to reduce flooding and increase traffic safety.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2020, permitting in 2021 and construction scheduled to take place in 2022.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $665,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Charel Terrace Stormwater Outfall Improvements
Item No. 12 / Database ID No. 20-011
Construction Funding Year(s): 2022
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
The December 20, 2018 "Solstice Eve" windstorm caused damage to the stormwater outfall on Birch Point installed as
part of the Charel Terrace project in 2011. In March 2019 a "Major Disaster Declaration" that covered Whatcom County
for the December storm was granted. In December 2019, the Consolidated Resource Center approved the Washington
State Emergency Management Division's $110,887 request for Architectural & Engineering Services to assess the site
and develop conceptual design options. An RFP was advertised by Whatcom County in March 2020 and Herrera
Environmental was chosen to complete the study. The study will assess outfall stabilization approaches to protect
property and infrastructure while enhancing aquatic habitat.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2021 and construction scheduled to take place in 2022.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $420,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Harborview Road/Birch Bay Drive Stormwater Improvements (CR-1)
Item No. 13 / Database ID No. 07-217
Construction Funding Year(s): 2020 & 2021
Project Narrative:
This project involves upsizing the upland drainage system along Harborview Road from the intersection of Birch Bay
Lynden Road to Birch Bay Drive, improving drainage along a portion of Birch Bay Drive, and connecting the existing
drainage system into a new marine outfall into Birch Bay.
Project Status:
Design will be completed in 2018, permitting in 2019, construction started in 2020 and completed in 2021.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,505,000
Expenditures to Date: $585,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year W RI P
Holeman Avenue Stormwater Improvements (PW-1)
Item No. 14 / Database ID No. 07-242
Construction Funding Year(s): _ 2023
Project Narrative:
The project goal is to reduce roadway flooding on Holeman Avenue by replacing undersized pipe and catch basins and
re-establish existing ditch to match pipe invert elevations. This area is particularly sensitive due to the steep, unstable
bluff along the shoreline and the concern is that flooding could lead to bluff failure and property damage. This is a
critical public safety issue.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2022 and construction scheduled to take place in 2023.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $475,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Lora Lane Drainage & Tide Gate Modifications (TC1-2)
Item No. 15 / Database ID No. 18-008
Construction Funding Year(s): 2024
Project Narrative:
The project involves replacing the existing flap gate structure with a self-regulating side -hinged tide gate that would aim
to improve drainage from the ditch bordering Leisure Park at Lora Lane and improve fish passage. The embankment
surrounding the tide gate would be repaired and stabilized and the culvert passing under Birch Bay Drive from the tide
gate would be repaired and connected to a Type 2 stormwater vault on the east side of Birch Bay Drive, which would
allow access for maintenance.
Project Status:
Preliminary engineering design will begin in 2022 and be completed in 2023. Construction is scheduled to take place in
2024.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,405,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Wooldridge Avenue & Sunset Drive Stormwater Improvements (TC-2)
Item No. 16 / Database ID No. 13-007
Construction Funding Yearls : 2025
Project Narrative:
This project will improve the conveyance system along Wooldridge Avenue, Jackson Road and Sunset Drive by
upsizing pipes, installing or replacing catch basins and culverts, reestablishing roadside ditches, installing a water
quality filter vault and 100 linear feet of water quality treatment swale.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2023-2024 and construction is scheduled to take place in 2025.
Total Estimated Project Cost:
DOE Water Quality Grant: $750,000*
BBWARM: $470,000
Total: $1,220,000
*Unsecured grant funding
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Hillsdale Stormwater Improvements, Phase 1 (HL-C-1)
Item No. 17 / Database ID No. 19-002
Construction Funding Year(s): 2026 1
Project Narrative:
This project involves upsizing pipes, replacing catch basins, installing new drain line, and replacing blind tee
connections on Morgan, Cottonwood and Birch Bay Drives to reduce flooding and allow for maintenance.
Project Status:
Pre -design was completed in 2014, final design will be completed in 2025 and construction of Phase 1 scheduled to
take place in 2026.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $750,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Morrison Ave & Terrill Drive Stormwater Improvements (TC2-1)
Item No. 18 / Database ID No. 19-003
Construction Funding Year(s): 2027
Project Narrative:
This project involves installing new storm drain line on Morrison Ave and Willow Drive, replacing and re -grading the
storm drain system at Terrill Drive to reduce flooding and issues due to sediment build-up and subsidence.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2025-2026 and construction in 2027.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $750,000
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Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Normar Place Stormwater Improvements (BP-1)
Item No. 191 Database ID No. 19-004
Construction Funding Year(s): 2028
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative:
This project involves upsizing pipes, replacing catch basins and installing an outfall pipe over the bluff with an energy
dissipater at Normar Place to reduce roadway flooding, scour and sediment transport.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2026-2027 and construction in 2028-
Total Estimated Project Cost: $250,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility
Item No. 20 / Database ID No: 07-030
Construction Funding Year(s) 2019-2021
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
This project is located parallel to Birch Bay Drive from Cedar Avenue to the mouth of Terrell Creek. This is an
approximate 1.5 mile natural beach berm with pedestrian facility to provide soft -shore erosion protection, habitat
enhancement, and encourage pedestrian use along Birch Bay Drive. This multi -beneficial project is included in the Six -
Year WRIP to reflect contributions from TAP road funds, STP road funds, WC Road fund, BBWARM, REET, and EDI.
Project Status:
Construction is scheduled to begin 2019 with completion spring of 2021. To lessen impacts to the tourist economy and
aquatic habitat issues, the construction window will begin after Labor Day and suspend prior to Memorial Day.
Total Estimated Project Cost:
STP Road
$2,550,000
TAP Road
$620,000
WC Road
$6,785,000
REET
$745,000
EDI
$500,000
BBWARM:
$250,000
Total:
$11.450,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Shallow Shores Culvert Relocation
Item No. 21 / Database ID No. 18-007
Construction Funding Year(s): 2022
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
The existing cross -culvert located at 326 Shallow Shore Drive discharges onto the western edge of the lake front parcel.
During heavy storm events discharge from the cross -culvert overwhelms an existing private culvert which conveys
stormwater to the lake resulting in regular flooding and inundation throughout the rainy season.
The County currently has an undeveloped right-of-way (Bass Street) to the lake approximately 300 feet north of the
existing outfall along Shallow Shore Drive which could serve as an alternate to the existing outfall. The project will
evaluate water quality alternatives that may be installed prior to discharging in Lake Samish
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2021 and construction scheduled to take place in 2022.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $365,000
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Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Marietta Acquisition
Item No. 22 / Database ID No. 07-002
Construction Funding Years : 2001 - Present
Project Narrative:
Acquisition of residential properties in the frequently -flooded repetitive flood loss area of Marietta, removal of existing
structures and restoration of properties with native vegetation.
Project Status:
Property acquisition began in 2001 and is ongoing. As properties are acquired, structures are removed and native
vegetation is planted. All acquisitions are voluntary and the project is ongoing as current property owners decide to sell
their properties. Estimated project cost includes some funding for cleanup of up to four former gas stations, though the
exact nature of the work is still undefined.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $3,500,000
Expenditures to Date: $1,924,000
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Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Marine Drive Levee 2020 Damage Repair
Item No. 23 / Database ID No. 20-001
Construction Funding Year(s): 2021
Project Narrative:
The Marine Drive Levee provides flood protection during smaller, more frequent floods to the Marietta area and Slater
Road. The levee is located on property owned by the Washington Department of Wildlife who is managing the property for
wildlife. The levee backslope was damaged in several locations during flooding in 2020. The project involves restoring the
levee crest and backslope to the original geometry while trying to minimize the impacts to existing vegetation.
Project Status:
The project is in the initial design phase. Construction is anticipated for summer of 2021. The FCZD is planning on
utilizing FEMA funds to partially fund the project.
Total Estimated Cost: $345,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
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Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Abbott Levee Protection and Improvement Project
Item No. 24 / Database ID No. 16-007
Construction Fundin Year — 2021 - 2023
Project Narrative:
The project is located along Abbott Road about 1.7 miles east of Hannegan Road. Recent erosion along the Nooksack
River has removed a section of riprap that previously protected the land adjacent to the Abbott Levee and Abbott Road.
Phase1 of this project will address the ongoing erosion in this location. The FCZD is also investigating possible road and
levee setback options to improve the upstream tie-in of the levee and address a deficiency identified by the US Army
Corps of Engineers to maintain the levee's eligibility in the PL 84-99 Levee Rehabilitation Program. This work will be
implemented as a second phase of the project.
Project Status:
The project is currently in the preliminary engineering design phase. The FZCD has contracted with an engineering
consultant to design measures to help arrest the ongoing erosion with construction planned for summer of 2021. The
reach assessment will also provide the technical basis for developing alternatives for upstream improvements as Phase 2.
Total Estimated Cost: $3,200,000
Expenditures to Date: $310,000
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Lynden Levee Improvement
Item No. 25 / Database ID No. 16-003
Construction Funding Year(s): 2021
Project Narrative:
One 24" culvert and one 48" culvert are located less than 50 feet apart providing interior drainage through the Lynden
Levee. One of the pipes drains a channel that flows through the City of Lynden's wastewater treatment plant. The levee
has overtopped where the culverts are located, damaging the levee backslope and the small berm that separates the
drainage channel from a water treatment settling pond. The conceptual design developed as part of the System -wide
Improvement Framework (SWIF) planning process includes relocating the treatment plant drainage channel through a
forested area further away from the pond, connecting the two drainages, and replacing the two culverts with a single
larger fish -passable culvert with a side -hinge flood gate.
Project Status:
This project is being implemented collaboratively by the FCZD and the USACE. The culvert replacement and levee
improvement are being designed by the USACE as part of a levee rehabilitation project. The County is currently at a 60%
design level for the reconfigured drainage channel behind the levee. Construction for both portions of this job is expected
in 2021. Total project cost includes USACE construction direct contribution.
Total Estimated Cost: $1,989,000
Expenditures to Date: $136,000
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Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Jones Creek Debris Flow Protection
Item No. 26 / Database ID No. 07-105
Construction Funding Year(s): 2022
Project Narrative.
This project includes acquisition of residential properties in the high hazard area of the Jones Creek alluvial fan and
construction of a setback deflection berm to route debris flows around the town of Acme. The project includes
realignment of Turkington Road at the location where is crosses the berm.
Project Status:
Property acquisition began in 2005 and is ongoing. Preliminary design has been performed for the deflection berm and a
preferred alternative for Turkington Road has been selected. Detailed design and acquisition of additional lands needed
are underway.
Total Estimated Cost: $6,657,000
Expenditures to Date: $1,682,000
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Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Cougar Creek Early Action Project / Neevel Levee Bank Stabilization
Item No. 27 / Database ID No. 16-008
Construction Funding Years 2022
Project Narrative:
The Neevel Levee provides varying levels of protection to a significant amount of agricultural land. Approximately 250 feet
of the levee running along Cougar Creek is over -steepened and experiencing sloughing of the riverward face. A
stabilization project incorporating large woody debris at the toe and reducing the slope of the riverward face is proposed
in the System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) to resolve the deficiency identified by the US Army Corps of
Engineers and keep the levee eligible for repair under the Public Law (PL) 84-99 Program. An early action project
developed through the Floodplain Integrated Planning (FLIP) process includes replacement of the Cougar Creek flood
gate and installation of large woody debris in the channel downstream. This project includes both of these components.
Project Status:
Conceptual designs have been developed as part of the SWIF and FLIP planning processes. Detailed design has not
been initiated yet.
Total Estimated Cost: $1,360,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
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Everson Overflow Pipeline Stabilization
Item No. 28 / Database ID No. 20-002
Construction Funding Year(s): 2023
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative:
A portion of the bank within the Everson overflow corridor was damaged during the 2020 flood season. The damage site
is located near a petroleum pipe crossing the Nooksack River. The FCZD is exploring options to stabilize the bank and
protect the high ground divide that controls how much overflow occurs at Everson.
Project Status:
The project is in the initial design phase. Construction is anticipated for summer of 2023. The FCZD is planning on
utilizing FEMA funds to partially fund the project. Initial cost estimate are for design purposed only.
Total Estimated Design Cost: $160,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
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Truck Road 2020 Flood Damage
Item No. 29 / Database ID No. 20-003
Construction Funding Year(s): 2023
Project Narrative:
The project is located along Truck Road about 0.3 miles easterly from Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542). During high-water
events of the 2017/2018 winter, the North Fork Nooksack River eroded the unprotected bank of Truck Road to within 13
feet of the roadway surface. This prompted an emergency project to construct a passive riprap revetment underneath a
section of the roadway to provide immediate protection. Flooding during 2020 eroded the remaining bank exposing the
recently constructed riprap revetment and destabilizing a portion of the north bound lane. Jersey barriers were placed by
county crews to block off this lane to traffic. The FCZD is evaluating road realignment and bank stabilization alternatives
to provide a long-term solution in this area.
Project Status:
An analysis of road realignment and bank stabilization alternatives is planned for 2021. Preliminary design of the preferred
alternatives will be initiated once the preferred alternative is selected. Construction of the road setback is anticipated to
occur in 2023. The FCZD is seeking FEMA funds to partially fund the project. Project cost listed is for design only.
Total Estimated Design Cost: $160,000
Expenditures to Date: $0 ---
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Bertrand Creek Levee Stabilization
Item No. 30 / Database ID No. 16-005
Construction Funding Years : 2023
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
The Bertrand Creek Right and Left Bank Levees are designed to overtop during larger floods, but provide protection to
agricultural land during the growing season. The left bank levee has a 250 foot long section where erosion is threatening
the levee prism. The right bank levee face is sloughing at three locations with a total length of approximately 250 feet. The
levees will have to be repaired to remain eligible for rehabilitation through the Public Law (PL) 84-99 program.
Project Status:
A conceptual design has been developed as part of the System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) planning process.
Detailed design has not been initiated yet.
Total Estimated Cost: $190,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
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4 Devries Levee Improvements
Item No. 31 / Database ID No. 16-008
Construction Funding Year(s)�: 2025
Project Narrative:
This project involved widening the levee crest and backsloping the levee to meet the USACE's levee geometry standards
(SWIF project).
Project Status:
A conceptual design has been developed as part of the SWIF planning process. Detailed design has not been initiated
yet.
Total Estimated Cost: $250,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
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Upper Hampton Levee Improvements
Item No. 32 / Database ID No. 16-006
Construction Funding Year(s): 2025
Project Narrative:
Several deficiencies were identified by the US Army Corps of Engineers on the Upper Hampton Levee. Improvements to
the levee geometry are proposed in two locations and improvement to address seepage is proposed at a third location.
Project Status:
A conceptual design has been developed as part of the System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) planning process.
Detailed design has not been initiated yet.
Total Estimated Cost: $700,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
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Ferndale Levee Improvement Project
Item No. 33 / Database ID No. 07-104
Construction Funding Years : 2025 - 2026
Project Narrative:
Two levee segments, one sponsored by the City of Ferndale and one by the FCZD and Diking District #1, provide
protection to the three treatment facilities along Ferndale Road. The US Army Corps of Engineers has identified several
deficiencies along these two levee segments, including a gap in which super sacks filled with sand have been placed. The
1999 Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan recommended improving these levees to provide 100-year
protection to the City and the treatment facilities. The System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) also includes this
project to address the identified levee deficiencies.
Project Status:
This project is currently in the design phase. Alternative analysis is being conducted by an engineering consultant. A 60
percent design level plan of the proposed levee configuration is anticipated Fall of 2022. Grant funding has been secured
to complete this design. Construction of the project is anticipated in 2025 or 2026.
Total Estimated Design Cost: $1,200,000
Expenditures to Date: $550,000
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Glacier -Gallup Creeks Alluvial Fan Restoration
Item No. 34 / Database ID No. 18-006
Construction Funding Years : 2026
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
The Glacier Creek Levee on the left (west) bank of the creek was constructed in the 1960s to prevent
overflows into Gallup Creek and damage to State Route (SR) 542. Since construction, the levee has been
subject to ongoing damage. Constriction of the Glacier -Gallup channel migration zone (CMZ) has exacerbated
aggradation upstream of SR 542 and severely degraded fish habitat. WSDOT replaced the Gallup Creek
bridge and is working to construct a new bridge over Glacier Creek and the alluvial fan between the two
creeks. The FCZD is developing a project in coordination with WSDOT and is evaluating the feasibility of full or
partial removal of levees blocking natural channel migration on the Glacier and Gallup Creeks alluvial fan and
construction of a setback levee on Gallup Creek to protect the Community of Glacier.
Project Status:
A feasibility study and alternatives analysis for evaluating levee removal and setback alternatives was initiated
in late 2018. Preliminary design of the preferred alternative will be initiated once the preferred alternative is
selected. Construction of the levee removal and setback is anticipated to occur concurrently with the Glacier
Creek bridge replacement in 2026.
Total Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Expenditures to Date: $185,000
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Dahlberg Wetland Mitigation Site
Item No. 35 / Database ID No. 20-004
Construction Funding Year(s): 2020 - 21 1
Project Narrative:
The FCZD is working to restore a recently purchased property northeast of Ferndale. The property has a dilapidated farm
house. The site will be utilized for wetland mitigation on future project.
Project Status:
FCZD has purchased the subject property and in working on demolishing the existing structure on site. Planting and
restoring will follow.
Total Estimated Cost: $100,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
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Floodplain Acquisition
Item No. 36 / Database ID No. 07-002
Acquisition Funding Year(s): 2017- TBD
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Reach -scale projects to reconfigure flood infrastructure are being evaluated through the integrated planning processes
that started with the System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) and has transitioned into the Floodplain Integrated
Planning (FLIP) process. The goal of this work is to reduce flood risk and expenditures and restore habitat and the
processes that form it.
Voluntary acquisition of lands is proposed to enable future levee reconfigurations to reduce flood risk and future levee
repairs, while improving habitat.
Project Status:
Acquisition of one property in Reach 4 was completed in 2020. Discussions with additional property owners will occur in
2021 and 2022.
Total Estimated Cost: TBD
Expenditures to Date: $1,035,000
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Emergency/New Projects
Item No. 37 Database ID No. 08-003
Construction Funding Year(s): 2021 - 2026
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative:
This item provides funding to address unanticipated projects resulting from new damage to flood control facilities.
Project Status:
Design and construction to occur as necessary.
[Totall Estimated Project Cost:
$125,000 to $425,000/year
Expenditures to Date: N/A
Due to the nature of this item, no map exists. Board of Supervisors review and prioritization will be sought at the
appropriate time.