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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I reach from the South Platte River to Rio Grande Street and the development and implementation of a strong flood plain management program including flood plain zoning and qualifi- cation for flood insurance in the reach from Rio Grande Street to Powers Park on the main stream. On the South Tributary, improvements were recommended for Windermere Street in the area north of Powers Avenue while flood plain zoning, flood- proofing and flood insurance are suggested for the areas up- stream of Datura Street. This alternative was evaluated in greater detail during the latter part of the planning contract. Base maps were prepared which outlined the preliminary plan graphically and indicated the specifics of the plan. The total estimated project cost for the proposed preliminary plan is $523,200. This is broken down into $379,400 on the main stream and $143,800 on the South Tributary. Various approaches to financing the proposed recommendation have been suggested in the report. It is not suggested that the recom- mended structural improvements be undertaken in one single project but that they be implemented on an as needed basis in the downstream reaches of the main stream and on the basis of fund availability on the South Tributary. A major part of the proposed plan is the implementation of a strong, widely publicized and continuous flood plain manage- ment program. The basic requirements of such a program have been outlined in the report as they might concern Slaughterhouse Gulch. Such a program can obviously be extended to all major streams throughout the City of Littleton. This phase of the program should be implemented immediately. The proposed master plan generally outlines an equitable pro- gram which can achieve the same objectives as a structural program. Costs have been kept to a minimum to permit imple- mentation and funding sources have been identified which can be used for a majority of the funding requirements. The plan is equitable to both the City and the private property owners who recognize the greatest flood hazard. The planning process undertaken by the City has identified the major flood problems within the study area and thus fulfills an obligation to its citi- zens for initiating and carrying out programs benefiting the health, safety and welfare of the general public. This report represents wise and proper planning efforts by the City of Littleton. It is im~ortant that the plan be adopted and implemented immediately to reap the benefits of this plan- ning. Postponing the implementation of the plan is only gam- bling against the possible occurrence of a major flood event and substantial economic and social damage. XII-2