PURPOSE

Staff is requesting Council approval of a resolution to transfer and convey to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District storm drain improvements on Mariposa Street.

BACKGROUND

The storm drain improvements and drainage system known as Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1653 were constructed in 2004 on Mariposa Street from the Los Angeles River to Riverside Drive as depicted on Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District) Drawing Numbers 19-F2556.1 through 19-F2556.9 on file with the Director of Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The improvements included approximately 1200 feet of storm drain mainline and 14 catch basins located in the City right-of-way, except for 36 feet located in the District right-of-way.

These drainage improvements were constructed pursuant to Los Angeles County Flood District requirements and in accordance with provisions of the agreement dated September 18, 1979 and recorded January 16, 1980 as Document No. 80-61156.  The requirements and provisions set forth the terms and conditions for the transfer of the drainage facilities from the City to the District for future operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement.  The improvements have been inspected by the District�s engineering staff and have been found to meet their conditions for acceptance and maintenance. 

ANALYSIS

Ownership transfer of large drainage facilities is of mutual interest to both the City and the District in that, by such transfer, the City is relieved of maintenance of such improvements and the District is able to incorporate the facilities into its countywide flood management program.

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will not be responsible for the expense of future operation, maintenance, repair and improvements of the Mariposa storm drain therefore there is no fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council adopt the resolution requesting the District accept the transfer and conveyance of storm drain improvements known as MTD No. 1653.

Att:  Exhibit A

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