Issue Sheet_20250217 ACOE Letter of Intent
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Agenda Date: 2/17/2025
City of Smyrna
Issue Sheet
File Number: XXX
A Max Bacon
City Hall
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
In Control: .File Type: Approval
Agenda Section: Agenda Number: {{item.number}}
Formal Business
Department: Public Works
Agenda Title:
Approval to provide a Letter of Intent to support a cost sharing agreement with USACE for the Poplar
Creek Feasibility study for flood risk management project to be completed within three years and
authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward 2 Councilmember - Latonia P. Hines
ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
As there are ongoing concerns around the City to address stormwater issues that have developed
due to the changing characteristics of rainfall that we have experienced, professional staff is actively
looking for ways to mitigate adverse effects. One program we have explored is funding through the
annual Water Resources Defense Act (WRDA)
In response to our request to receive funds under the WRDA 2024, a representative of the Army
Corps of Engineers – Mobile District has contacted us to initiate the process for funding in FY27 by
providing a Letter of Intent to share costs with the USACE to develop the project scope and study.
The attached draft is developed from the template provided by the USACE.
The USACE has not yet scoped the project and so the actual costs have not yet been determined.
The letter constitutes an expression of interest and is not a contractual obligation.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION:
Staff recommend approval