Staff says Halsey wall-replacement project may avoid full EPA review
Summary
City staff told the council the Phase 2 wall-replacement project may be eligible for an EPA exemption because it replaces existing utilities, although proximity to wetlands could trigger more detailed review; engineering scoping for priority projects is underway to support future grant requests.
Staff (S2) briefed the council on the Phase 2 wall-replacement funding and environmental-review steps. Based on the project scope staff said the project may be found exempt from an in-depth EPA environmental analysis because it is technically replacing existing utilities; however, proximity (roughly 300 feet) to a wetland area near a canal could flag the project for further review.
Staff also reported that Branch Engineering completed a second round of project scoping for Priority 3 projects and that the city will move forward with bid packages for Priority 1 and 2 projects while retaining Priority 3 scoping for future grant applications. Staff emphasized that having engineering completed improves the city's competitiveness for future grant funds.
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