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Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An Ordinance amending Chapter 153 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Pflugerville, Texas, by amending the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan and adopting the Drainage Master Plan dated August 2022; Providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Summary
This Ordinance and proposed approval of the Drainage Master Plan supports the sustainable infrastructure and public safety pillars of the Strategic Plan. The Drainage Master Plan will provide guidance for drainage infrastructure to support the city’s growth while mitigating flood risk. All master plans that are adopted by the City are an extension of the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, as allowed by Chapter 213 of Local Government Code. The Drainage Master Plan aligns with the Aspire 2040 Plan principles of environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility. This Master Plan was unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 8, 2023.
The City of Pflugerville (City) has experienced significant growth and development over the last twelve (12) years. The City’s population has increased to approximately 73,000, a 57% increase during that span. As a result of this population boom and expected continued growth, development and urbanization have greatly increased, thus changing what was once undeveloped open space, into a developed urbanized condition. With urbanization comes an increased risk of flooding from streams, channels and storm drainage systems, presenting hazards to residents and the general public.
The City adopted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atlas 14 into the City’s Drainage criteria in 2019, a Drainage Master Plan further informs and guides the design of facilities projects to improve drainage and reduce flood risk.
The Drainage Master Plan includes:
1) A comprehensive evaluation of the existing drainage conditions throughout th...
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