DATE: January 14, 2020
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Vernon Gerth, Assistant City Administrator
Paul Holzen, Director of Engineering
Jeff Willoughby, Stormwater Coordinator
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Discussion Concerning The Jordan Branch Stream Restoration Project Located In The Cool Springs East Subdivision. (WS 1/28/20; CIC 2/27/20)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning the Jordan Branch Stream Restoration Project and obtain direction on how to proceed with the project.
Background
For many years, the City of Franklin has received complaints from residents about the erosion of Jordan Branch, which flows behind several houses in the Cool Springs East Subdivision. The stream originates near the city limits between Brentwood and Franklin, directly adjacent to the Nashville Golf & Athletic Club. The recent history of this project is as follows:
January 10, 2014 - BOMA approved a PSA to initiate a feasibility study.
December 16, 2014 - Feasibility Study & recommendations completed.
May 26, 2015 - BOMA approved a PSA for the design of the project.
July 25, 2016 - 1st public meeting held with HOA.
Fall 2016 - Property owner questionnaire was sent to residents to obtain feedback on the project.
January 10, 2017 - Additional survey contract was approved by the Board.
March 16, 2017 - 2nd public meeting held with the HOA.
June 2018 - First bid notice issued. No bids received by City staff.
July 2018 - Second bid notice issued. No bids received by City staff.
February 2019 - Third bid notice issued (Tree Removal Only). No bids received by City staff.
May 14, 2019 - Staff met with HOA to discuss bid problems.
July 1, 2019 - The new stormwater budget was approved, and capital funding associated with stormwater projects was moved into the CIP and BOMA's prioritization process.
August 13, 2019 - BOMA's FY2019-2028 CIP and ...
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