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Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-84 authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments Pursuant to the 2017-2018 Blue-Green-Grey Application for New Ideas Funding Opportunity; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
For some years, engineers, architects, urban planners, and conservation professionals have spoken of green-grey infrastructure or green-blue infrastructure - the use of natural and semi-natural landscape elements to treat urban run-off or perform other mitigation functions instead of using just solutions made of concrete. "Blue/Green/Grey" takes these ideas to a new level. Blue/Green/Grey projects are planned from the beginning to integrate features that protect water quality and water supplies ("Blue") and the use of native plants and natural grass ("Green") into road-building and other infrastructure ("Grey"). Blue/Green/Grey broadens the range of features incorporated in the design, including water recycling facilities, park lands, paths for pedestrians and bikes, and other environmental and quality of life features.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments ("NCTCOG") issued a Request for Proposals through the Regional Transportation Committee (RTC) for new ideas that integrate these Blue/Green/Grey concepts. The City along with a consultant submitted a proposal. The RTC awarded funding in the amount of $30,000 to the City of Farmers Branch under the 2017-2018 Blue-Green-Grey Application for New Ideas Funding Opportunity relating to the Farmers Branch Green Bus Stop Design Guidelines Project "(the Grant Project"). The outcome of the Grant Project is to serve as a design tool not only for Farmers Branch but other cities throughout the region.
DISCUSSION:
The City's adopted Eastside Comprehensive Plan has a section addressing green infrastructure and incentive and support. The plan recommends exploring opportunities to incorporate green infrastructure into a new st...
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