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F-2. RESOLUTION FOR NEW RIVER DAM OUTLET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS Adopt Resolution FCD 2011R004 for the New River Dam Outlet Improvements Project (Project [#370]), authorizing the Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (District) to include funds for the Project implementation in the District’s current and future Five-Year Capital Improvement Programs, subject to the ratification and approval of this Board; and to advertise, select, negotiate and award contracts for engineering and construction services for implementation of the Project, subject to the ratification and approval of this Board. The District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the New River Dam and associated works (the Dam) in 1985 as part of the New River and Phoenix City Streams Flood Control Project, providing enhanced flood protection for downstream Maricopa County residents, and the District operates and maintains the Dam. Erosion related to the Dam’s outlet channel will potentially impact District maintenance access and has caused outlet flow restrictions and resultant stagnant impoundments contrary to design specifications. District engineering efforts have identified that these conditions require corrective action, including improvements to the Dam’s outlet channel. This Agenda Item impacts Supervisor District 4. (C-69-11-050-6-00)