Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Floodplain or Wetland
Publication Date: May 8, 2025
This is to give notice that the City of Wellman has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the HUD Community Development Block Grant award number 25-WS-006 through the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The proposed project includes replacing aging, undersized water mains in areas of Wellman. The proposed project also includes the installation of new fire hydrants with improved fire flow availability along with water meters to identify service line leaks. A portion of the water main replacements, along 3rd Street, 6th Street, and 1st Avenue, will take place in the riverine Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain. The estimated construction budget is $2,152,845 with $500,000 from the Community Development Block Grant and $1,652,845 from an Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Revolving Fund loan. These improvements are necessary to improve water reliability and fire flow availability, and to reduce water main breaks and leaks. The proposed project is located along 4th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 11th Street, 1st Avenue, 6th Avenue, and 7th Avenue in Wellman, Washington County, Iowa.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by the City of Wellman at the following address on or before May 23, 2025: City of Wellman, 316 8th Avenue, Wellman, IA 52356 and 319-646-2154, Attention: Ryan Miller, Mayor. Comments may also be submitted or further information can be requested via email at mayor@cityofwellman.com. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the address for the City of Wellman, listed above.
Published in The News, Thursday, May 8, 2025 L-84
