Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 04-15-2025
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Approval of and authorization to execute the United States Army Corps of Engineers Permit No. SWT-2021-0053 to construct erosion control measures along the banks of a tributary to Covington Creek, City project No. SW2006
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Background:
Deer Creek, an Unnamed Tributary to Covington Creek, and Covington Creek are experiencing increased erosion due to high velocity. The higher velocities create an erosive force that breakdown creek embankments, transports suspended soil particles and deposits sediments along these drainage ways. The sediments build up and trap floating debris, which blocks and impedes flow in the creek. In addition, the increased velocities due to the blockages under cut and erode away embankment material that supports vegetation as well as public and private infrastructure along the creek banks.
All 3 creeks are located on private property owned by an HOA or individual homeowners.
The Drainage Advisory Committee recommended on 7/27/20 and Council approved on 8/18/20 the expenditure of $35,000.00 for design and construction plans to mitigate the creeks mentioned above.
The Drainage Advisory Committee recommended on 2/28/22 and Council approved on 3/21/22 the expenditure of $30,000.00 for applying for an Individual 404 Permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and to finalize the construction documents.
The HOA has requested a partnership with the City of Broken Arrow to share the construction costs and has applied to the Drainage Advisory Committee (DAC). City Staff is preparing to present the application at an upcoming DAC meeting.
The USACE Individual Permit SWT-2021-0053 is attached for consideration. If the permit is executed, then all entities will move forward to the construction phase. This includes submitting the application to the DAC and City Council for consideration of a partnership of the construction funds. If the project does not move forwar...
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