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Flood # 6 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 1, 2, 4, 5 For locations with repetitive flooding and significant damages or road closures, determine and implement mitigation measures such as upsizing culverts or storm water drainage ditches Rationale for Proposed Action Item: Repetitive flooding can cause significant damage to roads and storm water infrastructure such as culverts, and can lead to road closures and expensive repairs. In addition, erosion caused by flooding of roads can degrade water quality. Identifying locations with repetitive flooding and developing appropriate mitigation measures can reduce the risk of floods on roadways and improve water quality within the Eugene/Springfield metro area. Depending on the location, mitigation measures can include upsizing culverts or storm water drainage ditches. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to identify actions and projects that address new and existing buildings and infrastructure [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. Developing and implementing flood mitigation projects to address repetitive flooding and damage to roads can reduce the impact of floods on critical infrastructure. Ideas for Implementation: Seek funding sources to help implement mitigation actions. Potential federal funding sources can be from the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program or the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. Other potential sources of funding include the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, which provides grants for improving infrastructure that has a negative impact on watersheds and water quality. Use the inventory developed in action item Flood # 5 to identify areas that need improvements and prioritize mitigation projects. Coordinate efforts, where needed, with the Oregon Department of Transportation and Lane County. Incorporate projects into city Capital Improvement Plans to ensure their implementation and provide a steady source of funding. Coordinating Organization: Eugene/Springfield Public Works Departments Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene/Springfield Planning, Local watershed councils, OEM, FEMA, Lane County Neighborhood Associations Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term () Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years 4 years Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: Continued action from 2004 plan.