Prioritization Process
The District's Prioritization Procedure serves as the primary annual mechanism for evaluating new proposed capital projects for possible funding.
The Prioritization Procedure promotes a balanced approach to the evaluation of proposed projects. The District attempts to identify and support flood control and regional drainage projects that not only provide long-term protection to individuals and property from flash floods and seasonal flooding, but that also promote community development, protect natural habitats and maintain watercourse flow paths. The procedure favors projects that involve cost-sharing partnerships, allowing the District to best leverage limited financial resources.
All newly proposed projects are evaluated according to predetermined and weighted criteria by a Project Evaluation Committee:
- Agency Funding Commitment and Priority
- Flood Control / Drainage Master Plan Element
- Flooding Threat
- Level of Protection
- Area Protected
- Ancillary Benefits
- Level of Partner(s) Participation
- Operations and Maintenance Costs to the District