Page 101 - City of Kennedale Adopted Budget FY22

DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: STORMWATER UTILITY

The function of this department is to identify, prevent, and abate stormwater issues.

H I G H L I G H T S A N D G O A L S A C C O M P L I S H E D
▪ Achieved Silver iSWM Certification through North Central Texas Council of
Governments
▪ Submitted year four of the City’s Stormwater Permit to TCEQ

S H O R T - T E R M G O A L S
▪ Complete Stormwater/Drainage Master Plan
▪ Utilize the Stormwater Utility Fund to fund stormwater improvement projects
▪ Utilize the Creek Geomorphology study to establish design and priority guidelines for
erosion issues along creek banks within the city
▪ Continue ditch cleaning program with Tarrant County

L O N G - T E R M G O A L S
▪ Develop tools and policies that reduce flood damage and flood risk to residents and
buildings along Village Creek and its tributaries

S T A F F I N G R E S O U R C E S
▪ 0.666 FTE

W H A T D O E S T H E C I T Y O W N ?
The inventory components of the stormwater drainage system are outlined in the table (at left). The entire
system consists of approximately 3.7 miles of stormwater mains.

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