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Bexar Regional Watershed Management

Watershed Protection Plan Public Meeting—November 29, 2005

Regional Flood Control, Drainage And Stormwater Management Program Second Quarter Report—Second Quarter 2005

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The new generation of flood management emerged in this community in 2002 with creation of the Regional Flood Control, Drainage, and Storm Water Management Program. This partnership among Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, and SARA takes a holistic, regional approach to managing flood control, storm water and water quality. The program will establish uniform design, operation and maintenance standards; coordinate local, state and federal funding; and provide an opportunity to measure and evaluate the quality of services delivered to citizens of Bexar County.

Background

After experiencing two major flood events in four years, the Bexar County community began to explore ways to improve the effectiveness of existing flood control, storm water management and water quality programs and to enhance service delivery.

As a result of several recommendations from a citizens advisory committee formed to advise on how systems can be improved, in December 2002, the partner agencies approved an Interlocal Agreement (ILA).

The ILA establishes a partnership between the three major entities in Bexar County—Bexar County (County), City of San Antonio (City) and the San Antonio River Authority (SARA)—with roles and responsibilities for flood control and storm water management. The partnership was created for the purpose of implementing a consistent, unified, equitable flood control, drainage, and storm water program for the citizens of Bexar County.

The ILA sets up the program management and oversight; requires program deliverables; and establishes the responsibilities in the program for each entity. The ILA also requires participation from Suburban Cities. Summary of the ILA.

Watershed Master Plan

SARA, in coordination with COSA and COUNTY, will also develop a Watershed Master Plan to guide the management and implementation of the regional program. The initial Watershed Master Plan will be completed within one year of the execution of the Interlocal Agreement and will be updated periodically.

The Watershed Master Plan will establish program goals, objectives, performance standards and best management practices and detail the components, processes and procedures that govern the management and implementation of the program. The Watershed Master Plan will establish uniform design standards for capital project categories and consistent service levels and standards for operations and maintenance activities. The Watershed Master Plan will catalogue all federal and state statutes, regulations and local ordinances, policies and procedures that relate to flood control, drainage, storm water and water quality management. The Watershed Master Plan will identify opportunities to achieve uniformity, consistency and recommend revisions to federal and state statutes, regulations, and local ordinances, policies and procedures where necessary, to support the goals and objectives of the program.

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