Task 2.1 – Gather Existing Data: Consultant to collect data and guidelines relevant to the project area. Data is available from the City and other project partners who maintained the existing levee system to date, including as-built plans of impacted facilities, aerial photos, assessor’s parcel maps, survey records, topographic files, geotechnical reports and existing boring data, base plan of existing utilities, internal drainage and hydraulics studies, groundwater rise, and hazardous material review (if applicable), water quality, and habitat and environmental resources. Consultant to prepare a memo containing a list of all gathered data and guidelines and provide a file sharing location/library where all participating agencies may access the data. Task 2.2 – Coordinate with FEMA to Establish Accreditation Requirements: Consultant to work closely with City and FEMA staff to confirm that the 2014 Bay Area Coastal-South Flood Hazard Study (study to be shared upon request) meets FEMA accreditation requirements for design of flood protection, ecosystem, and recreation infrastructure. Consultant to prepare a memo outlining their findings. In addition, Consultant to complete all studies, surveys, and investigations for FEMA accreditation of the levees under 44 CFR 65.10.
