Kennydale neighborhood gets $185,000 flood control grant

Renton will use the grant to replace an existing 12-inch storm line that was constructed from North 30th Street to North 31st Street on private property that has resulted in flooding due to lack of capacity and maintenance because of inadequate access.

September 1, 2015 2:08 pm

A project to improve a drainage system that prevents flooding in Renton’ Kennydale neighborhood will receive funding from the King County Flood Control District (FCD).

The District’s Board of Supervisors gave its unanimous approval to the project along with other projects throughout the region that focus on both flood prevention and flood mitigation.

“This funding not only helps to address safety concerns but also allows us to preserve and improve the overall livability of Renton’s Kennydale neighborhood,” Reagan Dunn, chair of the Flood Control District, said in a press release. Dunn represents the City of Renton and the Kennydale neighborhood on the FCD.

“On behalf of the residents of the City of Renton, I am honored and very pleased to learn that we have been awarded a 2015 King County Flood District Flood Reduction Fund grant in the amount of $185,000 for the City of Renton North 30th Street and Burnett Avenue North Storm System Improvements Project,” said Mayor Denis Law. “The Flood Control District grant funding will be used to solve reoccurring flooding of the street and adjacent properties.”

Renton will use the grant to replace an existing 12-inch storm line that was constructed from North 30th Street to North 31st Street on private property that has resulted in flooding due to lack of capacity and maintenance because of inadequate access. A new 12-inch storm line will be installed in City right-of-way at North 30th Street and Burnett Avenue North. The project will also allow better access for maintenance of the storm system and prevent flooding.

“The project will install 1,600 linear feet of storm pipe system and catch basins in the Kennydale neighborhood, which is an older neighborhood that is need of drainage infrastructure improvements,” Law said.

The mayor also thanked the members of the Flood Control Board and reiterated the city’s commitment to continue working with and supporting the Flood Control District efforts to reduce flood hazards in King County.

A total of $2.8 million in grants were available in 2015 for projects throughout King County. The funds were awarded on a competitive basis by the Flood Control District. Eligible applicants included homeowner associations, private non-profit organizations or associations, schools, special districts, tribes and King County jurisdictions.

Funded projects must be completed within 36 months of receiving funds.

-from a press release