HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-21-Resolutions 16-504_Walnut Creek Watershed Master PlanTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 16-504
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WALNUT CREEK WATERSHED
MASTER PLAN
IN THENAMEAND BYTHEAUTHOIIITYOF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOP'A
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State of Iowa,is a duly organized Municipal
Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,in accordance with the Code of Iowa Chapter 28E,the City of Waukee entered into
an agreement in that established a watershed management authority for Walnut Creek;AND,
WHEREAS,watershed management authorities are a mechanism for cities,counties,Soil and
Water Conservation Districts and stakeholders to cooperatively engage in watershed planning
and management;AND,
WHEREAS,the watershed management authority has pursued the development of a
comprehensive master plan that established a vision for engaging residents working across
political boundaries to create and sustain a healthy watershed;AND,
WHEREAS,the watershed management authority held numerous open house sessions,
stakeholder meetings,and other public engagement activities throughout the course of
development of the master plan that has allowed the public to engage in the development of the
master plan and review the draft master plan document;AND
WHEREAS,the Staff and City Council of the City of Waukee has reviewed the draft master
plan document and agrees with the recommendations;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THK CITY OF
WAUKEK,IOWA:
That the City Council hereby approves the Walnut Creek Watershed Master Plan,finding that it
provides an acceptable guide for improvements to flood mitigation,water quality,natural
resource protection,and recreation while maintaining economic health for all within the Walnut
Creek Watershed.Furthermore,staff is directed to begin integrating the recommendations found
within the Master Plan into the City's planning and development.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21"day of November,2016.
Attest:
Wi iam F.Peard,Mayo
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Anna Bergman
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
Rick Peterson
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