Staff says Halsey wall-replacement project may avoid full EPA review
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.
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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.
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