Resolution accepting the work of Peterson Contractors, Inc. as complete and authorizing release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with the Levee Certification Project, Geotechnical MR_8.  PW22-06B

The City of Council Bluffs owns or sponsors multiple levee segments which encompass the City Federal Levee System, providing flood protection from the Missouri River, Mosquito Creek, and Indian Creek.  These levee systems are currently shown on FEMA floodplain maps as being accredited and are identified as providing protection from the 100-year flood or 1% annual chance flood event.

In order to maintain the level of protection identified on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, it is necessary to provide documentation to FEMA that complies with the requirements of 44 CFR 65.10.  If the levees are not certified, they will be de-accredited and FEMA will begin the process of updating maps.  Areas previously protected by the levees will be identified as flood-prone.

The purpose of the Geotechnical MR_8 project was to resolve seepage deficiencies along the Missouri River by constructing large berms along the land side of the levee.

This project was included in the FY22 CIP.  The project funding includes the Iowa Flood Mitigation Program and Local Option Sales Tax funds programmed for levee improvements.

The Contractor completed the project on time and did not receive any non-compliance notices.

Approval of this resolution to accept the work of Peterson Contractors, Inc. and release the retainage.