Surface Water Master Plan Update

OPEN HOUSE – May 1, 2013 As part of the update process, the City is holding a public Open House on May 1, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Finn Hill Middle School, 8040 NE 132nd St, Kirkland, WA. View the invite here. At the event, information will be on display about the current status of surface water management in Kirkland, and attendees will have the opportunity to: · Provide comments · Talk to project representatives · Report neighborhood flooding problems or other local water issues · Help identify areas of focus such as priority projects and programs

The Surface Water Master Plan (SWMP) sets the stage for future surface water management in Kirkland by identifying projects and programs that will support long-term progress for the three overarching goals of Flood Reduction, Water Quality Improvement, and Aquatic Habitat Protection and Restoration.

 

The SWMP was first developed in 2005. Since that time the City annexed a very large part of unincorporated King County, increasing Kirkland’s population and area by almost 40 percent. Additionally, the City is now heading into the second cycle of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II municipal permit, which will bring additional requirements and changes to the way stormwater is managed in Kirkland.  Taking these factors into consideration, the City is interested in developing an updated Surface Water Master Plan (SWMP) that defines priorities, builds on the previous Plan, specifies programs and projects needed to meet Plan goals, and evaluates required revenue and rates to successfully deliver the Plan elements.

In early 2013, the Public Works Department began the process of updating the City’s Surface Water Master Plan (SWMP) by conducting field research on Kirkland's surface water bodies and by conducting a workshop with city staff to identify potential surface water issues. The City is now seeking to engage its citizens in identifying surface water issues and potential solutions.

We want to hear from you!

Comments may be submitted at any time to Jenny Gaus, Senior Surface Water Utility Engineer, Public Works Department, at jgaus@kirklandwa.gov, or by calling the Kirkland Public Works Department at (425) 587-3800.

 Project Schedule
 

Spring/Summer 2013	Identify surface water concerns and priorities through public invovlement process
Late Summer 2013	Develop list of capital projects
Fall 2013	Develop draft surface water program and plan
Fall/Winter 2013	Public outreach and Council process on draft plan
Late 2013	Council adopts final plan

2005 Surface Water Master Plan (PDF) :

Title Page & Acknowledgements Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Appendices Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 References & Bibliography

Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Appendix J Appendix K Appendix L Appendix M Appendix N Appendix O

Questions? Please e-mail Jenny Gaus, or call the Kirkland Public Works Department at (425) 587-3800