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NVCOG updates: Protect flood study, MTP timeline, microgrants, waste authority and tree canopy assessment
Summary
NVCOG staff provided updates on an 18–20 month Protect flood‑vulnerability study with ICF, the metropolitan transportation plan update (2027–2055) and deadlines for priority projects, an active transportation microgrant (awards up to $5,000, due March 13), EDA disaster supplemental funding eligibility, a regional waste authority formation, a tree canopy assessment, and a DOT bus‑shelter maintenance discussion.
NVCOG staff delivered a series of program updates at the Technical Transportation Advisory Committee meeting, including a regional flood‑vulnerability study that staff expect to start soon, a timeline for the metropolitan transportation plan update and new and continuing grant opportunities.
Protect project and consultant selection: Mark briefed members on the Protect project, a regional effort to assess local infrastructure vulnerability to severe flooding. NVCOG selected ICF International as the prime consultant, has finalized a scope and is negotiating fees; staff said they expect a fee proposal soon and anticipate the project will run about 18–20 months. "We've finalized the scope of work and agreed with them on the work they will be doing," Mark said; staff will…
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