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2025 Flood Control Budget - Fund 107 <br />Program Description: <br />Public Works administers Fund 107 (Flood Control) on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. The Flood Control fund <br />provides the financial resources needed to reduce flood damage through flood warning and emergency response, floodplain <br />management, property acquisition, basin -wide flood planning, and the identification, engineering and construction of capital projects <br />to address flooding issues throughout the Flood Control Zone District. <br />Revenue Sources: <br />Property Tax; State and Federal Grants; Permit Fees <br />Staff Summary: <br />The district is staffed by Public Works employees. Currently, the Flood Control Zone District Administrator is the Public Works <br />Director. The Water Resource Manager handles day-to-day operations and capital program management. The Water Resources <br />Specialist provides landowner technical assistance and handles floodplain permitting and the Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer in <br />Training provides technical support and manages the stream gaging program. <br />Functions: <br />Maintenance and Operations: <br />• Public outreach and education <br />• Inspection and maintenance of flood control <br />structures <br />• Flow conveyance <br />• Maintain stream gaging infrastructure <br />Floodplain Management: <br />• Participation in National Flood Insurance Program <br />• Community Rating System <br />• Permit issuance <br />Flood Control Zone District: <br />• Increased authority to fight flooding that occurs outside the right-of- <br />way <br />Notes for 2025: <br />Capital expense anticipated for construction of the Whiskey Creek Siphon; Mitigation for Community Rating System critical facility <br />compliance efforts. <br />