Stormwater staff briefed the Bridal Operations Committee on April 25 about carryover contract costs for the Hawthorne retention pond, an anticipated Wildhorse Creek box culvert inspection and ongoing design work for Hogan phase 2.

Kim (stormwater staff) said the Hawthorne retention pond contract still shows $122,949.12 remaining and that an additional amount for electric to power a fountain — roughly $5,000 to install a meter base — was included in the carryover. The Hogan phase 2 design engineering for Hogan Street, West Pacific and Vincent was listed and staff classified it as a priority 2 because the area has longstanding open-ditch drainage issues in the lower section toward the railroad tracks.

Stormwater staff said Wildhorse Creek contains a long box culvert that runs from a location near 44 under the railroad tracks to the north side of town; they recommended a detailed inspection to determine repair needs and noted no recorded easements for portions of the culvert. Staff suggested future years’ budgets include funds for any repairs and for surveying and establishing easements where missing.

Staff also said industrial-stormwater engineering contracts remain active and carry a contract balance of about $55,518; the committee asked for updates as engineering flow calculations come in and design options are finalized.

Committee members discussed whether some stormwater funds could be used toward the curb, gutter and storm portions of the Union Street project if transportation revenues fall short; staff estimated roughly $200,000 of those components could be justified from stormwater if required.