Harford County, MD FY 24 Proposed Capital Budget & Capital Improvement Program

Wheel Creek Watershed Restoration

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Project Number: M104102 Council District: B Location: Bel Air Est. Debt Service:

Operating Budget Impact

Revenues:

Expenditures: Cost Savings: None:

$47,250 (annual)

X

Expended/Encumbered as of 1/9/23: $6,853,442

Project Schedule/Status: All construction projects have been completed that were recommended in the Wheel Creek Watershed Assessment. Funding to complete monitoring required by existing MS4 permit anticipated to be reissued during FY 2023.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Wheel Creek Watershed Assessment prioritized recommendations for restoration projects, including 4 stream restorations and 5 stormwater management retrofit projects that provide the most cost effective improvements to water quality for the 435 acre watershed. From the assessment, a restoration plan was developed which also includes public outreach, and various types of monitoring used to determine plan effectiveness. The restoration plan was used to successfully apply for grant funding through the MD Department of Natural Resources Trust Funds. Engineering/design includes funds for outreach and monitoring, which are required and covered through the grant. Monitoring in this watershed is also being used to meet requirements under the municipal NPDES or MS4 permit and through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan as required under the Bay TMDL.

EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE

Approp Total

Cost Element

Prior

FY 2023

FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028

TOTAL

Engineering/Design Land Acquisition

2,859,607

2,859,607

2,859,607

0

0

Construction

4,015,000

4,015,000

4,015,000

Inspection Fees

735,000 180,000

735,000 180,000

735,000 180,000

Equipment/Furnishing

Total Cost:

7,789,607

0 7,789,607

0

0

0

0

0

7,789,607

FUNDING SCHEDULE R8750 Paygo R7100 Prior Bonds R3320 State DNR/SWM R3199 Federal Other R6340 Corp/Bus R6999 Other

1,989,607 2,250,000 2,882,016

1,989,607 2,250,000 2,882,016

1,989,607 2,250,000 2,882,016

542,984 59,600 65,400

542,984 59,600 65,400

542,984 59,600 65,400

Total Cost:

7,789,607

0 7,789,607

0

0

0

0

0

7,789,607

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