Title
A resolution adopting final form of Intergovernmental Agreement for the creation of the Pikes Peak Regional Drainage Authority
Body
From:
Councilmember Val Snider; Pikes Peak Regional Stormwater Task Force
Summary:
On August 12, 2014, City Council approved the language of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) creating the Pikes Peak Regional Drainage Authority (PPRDA). The IGA reflects the general principles governing the formation and operation of the PPRDA by the participating local governments. More specific details are meant to be found in the PPRDA bylaws, which will be drafted by the PPRDA Board of Directors. This process worked well with the successful Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority.
This resolution adopts the IGA's final form, including exhibits. Exhibit 2, which includes the project list, remains under development at the time of publication; any late changes will be distributed and published in advance of the IGA's final adoption by Council by this resolution, projected to occur at Council's August 26, 2014 regular meeting.
Previous Council Action:
In June 2012, the Colorado Springs City Council appointed two of its members to serve on the Regional Stormwater Task Force, which was comprised of over 200 community members dedicated to developing a solution to meet regional stormwater needs. On April 9, 2013, Council approved Resolution 47-13, formally creating the Regional Stormwater and Flood Control Steering Committee in coordination with El Paso County, the regional business community, and other interested stakeholders. On September 24, 2013, City Council passed Resolution 84-13, a joint resolution with the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners in support of a regional stormwater solution, "...with the objective of adopting, in 2014, the framework for a long-term stormwater solution." On August 12, 2014, Council adopted the language of the IGA, subject to miscellaneous typographical corrections,...
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