Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Management Agreements with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the management of state-owned real property in connection with Levee Certification Projects, Geotechnical MR_8 and MR_9.  Project #PW21-06D

In order to meet the criteria for levee certification, improvements to each of the levee systems will be necessary.  The purpose of the Geotechnical MR_8 and MR_9 projects is to resolve seepage deficiencies along the Missouri River levee by constructing seepage and stability berms.  

The location of the planned levee improvements extend beyond the existing levee footprint and right-of-way.  The Iowa DNR and the City have jointly determined that it is in the public interest to transfer the care and maintenance of state-owned real property for the purpose of constructing the necessary levee improvements, maintaining the levees and associated features, and establishing an access road and flood fight path.  

There are two project areas where additional land around Lake Manawa State Park is needed.  The Geotechnical MR_8 project requires approximately 2.6 acres and the Geotechnical MR_9 project requires approximately 0.4 acres.  

In accordance with the agreement, the City agrees to maintain and manage the Property as a public access area in substantially the same manner as state owned state park areas are maintained and managed by the DNR.

Approval of this resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute the two management agreements.  The agreements are an alternative to fully acquiring the property, and allows the project to proceed with construction.