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Public Works Committee March 18, 1991 Page 2 City and County Engineers. Approximately 1 month ago, a meeting was held with the Mayor, the City Engineer, and himself. It was suggested that the City concentrate on the Auten ditch, and that Mr. McNamara would look at the Phillips Ditch. Lawson Fisher was hired to make a study and recommendation. Mr. McNamara noted that he had sent a letter dated February 27, 1991, regarding a cumulative drainage fund as a possible alternative. He noted that the City would also have the right to set up such a fund. He noted that the Drainage Board is currently looking at the Phillips Ditch, which contributes approximately one-half of the water. He noted that the County adopted drainage standards, which were last updated in 1988. He noted that the south side subdivisions are not a part of the problem, and that the newest development, namely, Whispering Hills, is being constructed under the new standards. He also noted that the Jewel Wood subdivision was built before the standards were in place. Mr. McNamara noted that the Drainage Board has no monies except those received from legal assessments. He stated if an assessment process was used to address the Bowman Creek situation within the City, that the cost may be anywhere from $1, 000.00 to $2, 000.00 per household in the effected area. He further noted that he has talked with the Bowman Creek residents, and that they have brought their concerns to the St. Joseph County Drainage Board. He stated that there needs to be cooperation between the two governmental agencies, however the solution to the problem may be costly. He stated that he would be contact with Mr. Don Germann with regard to an update on FEMA and SEMA Funds. Council President Don Niezgodski stated that he has talked with Mr. Germann, and plans to meet with him again with regard to gathering further information. It was noted that a similar problem arose along the Juduay Creek. Under the Small Watershed Act, a petition was made to the Army Corp of Engineers. It took the Corp approximately five years to study the situation, with the County's share of the design to be approximately $130, 000.00. The design took three years, and the Army Corp of Engineers took over one year to approve their own plans. Mr. McNamara advised the Drainage Board to hire a local consultant, and use DNR funds of approximately $26,000. 00. He noted that the Army Corp of Engineers may be a possible alternative, however a six to seven year time frame would be involved. He stated that he