Why are the new capital improvements required?
The Stormwater Utility improvements are required for many reasons, including: o The current rating by the Corps of Engineers for the levee system is “Minimally Acceptable”. If the repairs are not corrected, East Moline risks losing eligibility for federal repair assistance during flood events. o Improvements are required due to deterioration of ravine structures caused by erosion. o Dredging is required to improve flow paths in ditches and ponding areas. o Repair or replacement of collapsing and/or aging culverts, storm sewers, inlets, detention facilities, check dams, and control structures. In addition to capital improvement impacts, the city also faces compliance with newly mandated and unfundedFederal and State regulations regarding the amount and quality of stormwater. The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Phase II of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program requires communities to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater progra
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