The Metro Water Services, Stormwater Division has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) as a sub-recipient.
Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990, FEMA is required to consider alternatives to and to provide a public notice of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 also requires FEMA to provide the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority and low-income populations. This notice may also fulfill requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions.
Applicant
Metro Water Services, Stormwater Division
Project Title
HMGP 4427-0009 Metro Water Services, Acquisition and Demolition
Location of Proposed Work
Address of Structures
The one (1) residential property is located in the Chesapeake subdivision east of I-24 and north of TN-155. Two (2) residential properties are located in the Haynes Estates subdivision east of Whites Creek Pike (431) and west of Clarksville Pike (41A). One property is located in the Whites Creek area east of I-24 and west of Whites Creek Pike (431). Two (2) residential properties are located in the Glencliff Estates subdivision east of I-24 and west of Murfreesboro Pike. One (1) residential property is located in the Ashley Place subdivision south of Lebanon Road and north of I-40.
A map showing the location of all properties is available by contacting (Antonette Plummer via email at [email protected] or by phone at (615) 862-4582)
Special Flood Hazard Area Zone
This project is for the acquisition and demolition of the residential structures located in a mapped Zone AE. Confirmation of locations are in SFHA was made by reference to the latest Flood Insurance Rate Map, Panel 47037C0114H dated 04/05/2017, 47037C0227H dated 04/05/2017, 47037C0229H dated 04/05/2017, 47037C0232H dated 04/05/2017, 47037C0279H dated 04/05/2017 and 47037C0376H dated 04/05/2017. The proposed work conforms to all applicable State of Tennessee and local floodplain regulations. The proposed work will not take place within existing bodies of water, and will not have an effect on the local floodplain. The proposed work has no potential to be affected by the location in an SFHA. The action will be mitigated by removing the structure from an area of repetitive flooding. The demolition is functionally dependent (cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located near water) and facilitates open space use.
Proposed Work and Purpose
Metro Water Services, Stormwater Division is proposing to acquire and demolish seven (7) residential properties that have suffered repetitive flood loss. All demolitions will conform to the existing footprint of the residential property and be restricted to open space in perpetuity. The purpose of this project is to reduce the risk of flood loss through removal of structures from an area of repetitive flooding.
Project Alternatives
Alternative 1
Elevation was considered as an alternative to demolishing the residential structure. However, the properties have experienced repetitive flooding to a point where elevation is not feasible.
Alternative 2
Relocating the residential structures would not be feasible as the structures have experienced repetitive flooding.
Alternative 3
Taking no action would result in this home remaining in an area that is highly prone to flooding. Repetitive flood losses could still occur, placing a burden on the property owner, as well as local government resources.
Comment Period
Comments are solicited from the public; local, state or federal agencies; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed project. The comments should be made in writing and addressed to Metro Water Services, Stormwater Division. All comments are due within 30 days of this notice. The Metro Water Services, Stormwater Division will forward comments to applicable regulatory agencies as needed.
Interested persons may submit comments, obtain more detailed information about the proposed action, or request a copy of the findings by contacting:
Antonette M. Plummer
1600 Second Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208