COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Resolution 2026-R-04: Request to approve a Stormwater Use Agreement with Volusia County for the G-2 and G-11 canals and associated improvements.
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DEPARTMENT:
Development Services
SUMMARY:
The G-2 and G-11 canals are maintained by the City and Volusia County at different intervals within the City of Edgewater. The G-2 and G-11 canals are owned and maintained by Volusia County for mosquito control purposes but may at times serve as vital stormwater conveyance routes within the Special Flood Hazard area within the City of Edgewater. The G-2 and G-11 canals drainage basin contains approximately 350 acres of urbanized low land elevations that are especially prone to flooding. During heavy rain events, substantial stormwater combined with significant tidal surge backflow from the Indian River through the Gabordy Canal and prevents the G-2 and G-11 canals from effectively preventing flooding. The City of Edgewater desires to utilize $14,697,665 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation funding to help alleviate flooding by constructing stormwater drainage improvements and tidal backflow measures. The City of Edgewater is requesting the right to make said improvements and maintain said improvements in their entirety as well as the right to maintain the G-2 and G-11 canals, including those under Volusia County’s jurisdiction.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-R-04.