Responses to December 2021 Public Meeting Comments
Where is the location of the proposed stormwater detention pond?
A map showing the approximate location of the stormwater detention pond is below. The proposed ponds will be located in the area bound by W. Quincy Ave to the north, W. Stanford Ave to the south, Windermere St to the west, and Navajo St to the east. More detailed information on the location of the detention pond will be provided once the property acquisition is complete.
Is there anything that can be done to reduce flooding at 2997 S Corona St?
The Northeast Englewood Basin covers the primarily residential area from the intersection of Hampden Ave and University Blvd to the intersection of Yale Ave and Pennsylvania St and includes the area around 2997 S. Corona St. In September 2020, the City of Englewood contracted with Ulteig Engineering to begin the process necessary to identify, design and construct improvements to the surface drainage in the Northeast Englewood Basin. A final Hydraulic Summary and Recommendations Report was submitted to the city in February 2021. Design and construction are anticipated to occur in the near future.
Shouldn't residents be required to clean their street curb area and alley area so that leaves/trash/debris do not clog storm drains / contribute to flooding? Especially in the areas prone to flooding.
Residents are encouraged to properly dispose of trash and yard waste to prevent street flooding and stormwater pollution. The city encourages these practices through city codes and public education and outreach activities.
Can you partner with Denver Water or work with the Fire Department on this project?
The city is coordinating with Denver Water on the design and construction of this project. The project will be designed to meet the city’s Fire Code.
Have you explored grant options through FEMA?
The city is exploring a variety of funding options for this and other stormwater capital improvement projects. Beginning in January 2021, the city applied for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program for the South Englewood Flood Reduction project. Unfortunately, the project was not selected for funding. In December 2021, the city began the process of reapplying for funding through the BRIC program and applying to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Both of these programs would provide up to 75% of the cost of the project in federal funds. Finally, the city is also applying for a low interest loan through CDPHE’s State Revolving Fund Loan program. If the city is successful in obtaining any of these funding opportunities, the city will be able to offset the cost of this project and expand the use of its stormwater fee revenue to other drainage projects across the city.
Expand Rotolo Park / improve maintenance at Rotolo Park to store more stormwater flows as an alternative.
Feasible expansion of and improved maintenance at Rotolo Park will not provide enough volume to manage 25-year storm event flows in the South Englewood Drainage Basin. This project will, however, involve regrading a portion of Rotolo Park to allow a portion of the stormwater runoff entering the park to flow to a new outfall located in the southwest corner of the park and includes improvements to the existing outfall on the north side of the park.
Concern about utility bill costs and how costs are applied to residents.
Englewood works hard to balance utility bill costs with maintaining safe infrastructure. Local flooding in Englewood is a critical public safety issue that must be addressed, and this project is a cost-effective solution that was developed over years of careful analysis. This project is funded through a stormwater fee that is charged to all Englewood residents, and Englewood’s stormwater fee remains comparable to those in other neighboring communities.
How often will the stormwater detention pond be dry and accessible for recreation?
The stormwater detention pond is designed to drain within 24 to 48 hours following rain or snow melt events. The pond will be open for recreation or passive open space after it drains. The frequency with which the pond will contain water is dependent on the weather, but it will be dry much more often than it will contain water.
Please also make surface improvements to keep higher flows in the public right of ways and streets.
This project, and other stormwater improvements being constructed by the city, will greatly reduce on-street and off-street stormwater flows by allowing more water to drain into the storm sewer system and help keep overflows contained within public rights of way and streets.
Concern about sediment collecting in the stormwater detention pond.
The design of the stormwater detention pond combined with regular maintenance will prevent the accumulation of significant sediment in the detention pond.
Suggestion to add bike parking at the stormwater detention pond.
This suggestion will be taken under consideration during the design phase of the project.
Will this space be available for other organizations to use?
This project will provide a new greenspace to be used for recreation. It will not remove existing space. Final plans for use of the space at the stormwater detention pond site are still under consideration.
Flooding at the intersection of Dartmouth and Downing is a concern.
The Northeast Englewood Basin covers the primarily residential area from the intersection of Hampden Ave and University Blvd to the intersection of Yale Ave and Pennsylvania St and includes the area near the intersection of Dartmouth Ave and Downing St. In September 2020, the City of Englewood contracted with Ulteig Engineering to begin the process necessary to identify, design and construct improvements to the surface drainage in the Northeast Englewood Basin. A final Hydraulic Summary and Recommendations Report was submitted to the city in February 2021. Design and construction are anticipated to occur in the near future.