Stormwater Stakeholders Advisory Committee 05-05-26

The Stormwater Stakeholders Advisory Committee meeting held on May 5, 2026, focused primarily on updates to the city's Complete Streets Manual and its integration with stormwater management and environmental sustainability goals. City planning and engineering staff, along with consultants from Tool Design and TSW, presented the manual's revisions emphasizing multimodal street design, safety improvements, and green infrastructure elements such as street trees and stormwater infiltration features. The manual aims to guide new development, redevelopment, and city projects with updated standards reflecting current engineering practices and community priorities. Additionally, University of Kentucky researchers presented findings on stormwater management, ecological restoration, and climate change impacts on precipitation and flooding in Kentucky, highlighting the need for adaptive infrastructure planning. While no specific contract awards or procurement actions were discussed, the meeting addressed policy and design standards that will influence future capital projects and stormwater-related procurement activities. The committee also discussed grant opportunities and upcoming public engagement events related to stormwater management.