2017 Blackberry Alley Restoration Project-City of Mount Vernon
General
Problem Description
The City of Mount Vernon is requesting financial assistance to address storm water management in its urban core with an innovative underground detention and infiltration system project. The Blackberry Alley Restoration Project includes a complete reconstruction of the brick roadway, curbs, sidewalks, and extensive water quality and flood reduction measures, utilizing underground retention and infiltration systems. The underground retention system includes 2,300 square feet of infiltration area and 8,530 cubic feet of capacity within the stone backfill and storm chambers. The project will reduce peak discharge and downstream flooding on the Kokosing River.
Solution Description
The project will reduce storm water runoff, promote the infiltration and treatment, and positively affect the water quality of the Kokosing River. The Blackberry Alley Restoration represents the first project of the City of Mount Vernon’s Green Infrastructure Program
Grant Funding
ELIGIBILITY – AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN AUTHORIZATION
Amendment to the Official Plan Categories: Dam Safety/Flood Control
Watershed Management
Water Quality Improvements
Amendment to the Official Plan Sub-Categories: DS-7 Debris Removal in Stream Channels
WM-6 Assist Local Property Owners with Best Management Practices
WQ-2 Water Quality Monitoring
WQ-5 Environmental Education
FUNDING SUMMARY
Total Project Cost: $370,267
Requested Grant: $161,753
Recommended Grant: $135,000
Location Information
Activity Log
The Board of Directors approved this Grant on February 17, 2017
