2012 Stormwater Improvement Bond Issue
- Election Date:
- November 6, 2012
- Total Bond Issue:
- $7.9 Million
- For more Information:
- Public Works and Utilities Department 402-441-7589
- lincoln.ne.gov, keyword: watershed
What Does This Bond Issue Include?
This bond issue will provide for:
- design and construction of eight urban storm drainage projects (listed below)
- flood reduction project for urban watershed in the 56th and Morton area (listed below)
- stream rehabilitation and waterway work on Parks and Recreation property (listed below)
- design and construction of master planned basin projects (listed below)
- water quality projects incorporating best management practices
- preliminary engineering for basin master plans to model drainage and determine future projects
What Will These Projects Do?
The improvements will:
- reduce stormwater runoff and flooding if major rains occur
- reduce flooding impacts from major stream channels
- prevent or repair degraded stream channels
- improve water quality
What is the Impact on Taxpayers?
Approval of the bond issue gives the City the authority to issue general obligation bonds and levy an annual tax rate to finance the projects. Assuming the current interest rates, this bond issue will cost the owner of a $150,000 home about $5.40 per year.
Where are These Projects?
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11th and Harrison area
rehabilitation of existing drainage system due to structural concerns
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8th and Park area
rehabilitation of existing drainage system due to structural concerns
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"J" and "L", 53rd to 55th area
replacement and extension of current under-capacity drainage system
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56th and Colfax area
new drainage system to reduce localized flooding impacts
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58th and Wilshire area
replacement and extension of current under-capacity drainage system
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49th and Rentworth area
replacement and extension of current under-capacity drainage system
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7th and Old Cheney area
replacement of currently undersized culvert to reduce localized flooding impacts
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Miscellaneous Repairs
repairs of various minor storm drain systems including downtown inlets
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56th and Morton Area channel improvements
channel improvements to reduce localized flooding
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Roper Park
channel rehabilitation and water quality project
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Projects for Watershed Master Plan Areas
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Best Management Practice Projects
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Floodplain/Floodprone Area Engineering and Projects
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