The document summarizes the purpose and activities of the Pierce County Flood Control Zone District. The FCZD works to reduce flood risk through capital projects and maintenance. It highlights several completed projects, including setting back a levee on the Puyallup River and installing a flood wall at a wastewater plant in Tacoma. The FCZD is governed by the Pierce County Council and has an Executive Committee and Advisory Committee that review budgets, projects, and plans. It aims to protect areas impacted by past floods on rivers such as the Puyallup and Nisqually.

1. Pierce County Flood Control Zone District
Nisqually River Council
November 20, 2015

2. Flood Control Zone District (FCZD)
Purpose
• Flood Risk Reduction
Projects
• Capital and Maintenance
• GI Study
• Opportunity Fund
Governed by County Council
as Board of Supervisors
2008 Flooding near SR 706

3. Project Highlights
Calistoga Setback Levee on Puyallup River in Orting
Moved 1.5 miles of levee back to more than double the river width

4. Project Highlights
Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Wall in Tacoma
Installed 2,500 lineal feet of floodwall

5. Project Highlights
Other Projects
Clear Creek Levee
North Levee
Orville and Neadham
North Levee Road

6. Nisqually Watershed Projects
• Nisqually Park Levee (ELJs)
• Upper Nisqually Revetment
(ELJs); 2017 construction
• McKenna Area Floodplain Acquisition
& Elevation near Hwy 507
• Mashel River Bridge BRLs

7. Pierce County FCZD
Executive Committee Members
Supervisor, Joyce McDonald, Chair
Supervisor, Rick Talbert, Vice Chair
Supervisor, Dan Roach
Responsibilities
Administrative Duties
Review and Recommend Resolutions to Board
Monitor and Oversee Implementation
2008 Flooding near Elbe

8. Pierce County FCZD
Advisory Committee
Member Title Representation
Bill Sullivan Environmental Director Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Tim Curtis Mayor City Fife
Ken Wolfe, Chair Building Official City of Orting
John Hopkins Councilmember City of Puyallup
Mike LeMaster, Councilmember City of Sumner
Ryan Mello, Vice Chair Councilmember City of Tacoma
Pat McCarthy Pierce County Executive Pierce County Executive
Gary Brackett* Manager, Tacoma-PC Chamber Business Association
Dave Morell President, National Grouting Systems Unincorporated PC
Charles West Battalion Chief, Key Peninsula Fire Unincorporated PC
Clare Petrich Commissioner Port of Tacoma
Jim Rackley Councilmember, Bonney Lake WRIA 10
Bryan Bowden Nisqually River Council WRIA 11
Mike Brandstetter Lakewood City Councilmember WRIA 12
Jeff Langhelm Gig Harbor Public Works WRIA 15
*Nominated

9. Advisory Committee Roles
Reviews and Makes
Recommendations on:
• Budget and Levy Rate
• Opportunity Fund Program
• Comprehensive Plan of
Development
• Puyallup General Investigation

10. Advisory Committee Commitment
• 4 – 6 meetings per year
• 9 – 12 a.m.
Pierce County Public Works
2702 S. 42nd St.
Tacoma, WA 98409
Upper Nisqually River

11. Pierce County FCZD
Questions?
Kjristine Lund
Executive Director
(206) 442-4254
klund@lundconsulting.com
2006 Carbon River Flooding near Alward Rd