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F-6. RESOLUTION FOR GILA RIVER BANK STABILIZATION/LEVEE PROJECT Approve Resolution FCD 2008R011, for the Gila River Bank Stabilization/Levee Project (PROJECT), authorizing the Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (DISTRICT) to negotiate and prepare Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the Town of Buckeye (BUCKEYE), Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District (BWCDD) and others, as necessary, and include funds in the DISTRICT’s current and future Capital Improvement Programs for the design, acquisition of rights-of-way or easements, utilities relocation, construction, construction management, and operation and maintenance The DISTRICT in cooperation with the City of Avondale , City of Goodyear , and BUCKEYE, completed the El Rio Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP) in 2006. The El Rio WCMP outlines a recommended alternative for managing the 17.5 miles of the Gila River from the confluence with the Agua Fria River to the State Route 85 (SR 85) bridge. The recommended alternative includes soft structural levee/bank protection, floodplain management, vegetation management, and facilitates recreational and wildlife habitat enhancements. The PROJECT implements the portion of the levee/bank protection recommended in the El Rio WCMP from the 175th Avenue Alignment to Jackrabbit Trail. The PROJECT has the potential to provide erosion protection and 100-year flood protection for major infrastructure including canals, roads and schools, as well as several square miles of residences and farm operations. The PROJECT was requested by BUCKEYE and the BWCDD. The PROJECT was endorsed by the Flood Control Advisory Board for inclusion in the DISTRICT’s Capital Improvement Program under the FY 04/05 Prioritization Procedure. This agenda item impacts Supervisory Districts 4 and 5. (C-69-09-016-6-00)