Project
01.01.01.0158 - Ruby Way – Overlook Court Drainage and Erosion Control...
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Overview

Basics

Basics
Water quality and erosion control project that will address surface runoff conditions. Existing site conditions include an undersized storm drain collection and conveyance system that is overwhelmed during high intensity storms. Project work will include adding in additional storm drain inlets, adding subsurface storm drain pipes to replace an existing steep rock-lined conveyance channel, and constructing a series of linear storm drain detention basins that will also allow infiltration of stormwater. Project improvements will redirect urban stormwater runoff into a new subsurface conveyance systems; thereby, removing overland surface flow that is impacting private and public property.

Planning/Design
2015
2026
2027
$2,712,870
Brianna Greenlaw (bgreenlaw@cityofslt.us)
01/27/2016
01/28/2025
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Location Information Location Notes
Primary goal involves routing more stormwater down the old Wildwood Avenue right-of-way to reduce stormwater flowing to Ruby Way. Work will involve constructing new drainage inlets and storm drain pipe along Wildwood Avenue between Lucinda and Overlook Court. Detention basins are planned for the undeveloped Ruby Way section and the abandoned portion of David Lane.

Organizations

Organizations
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) None
City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) Stephen Anderjack - City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT)

EIP Details

EIP Basics

EIP Basics
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01 - Watersheds and Water Quality
01.01 - Stormwater Management Program
Reduce Stormwater Pollution From: Roads and Highways, Forest Roads, Public and Private Parcels
01.01.01.0158 - Ruby Way – Overlook Court Drainage and Erosion Control Project

This project is on the EIP 5-year list.

Lake Clarity Details

Lake Clarity Basics

Lake Clarity Basics
Urban Uplands

Urban Stormwater Questionnaire

Benefit Category Question
Answer
Score
Questionnaire Score: 6.5

Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

No expected performance measures set for this project.

Reported Performance Measures

Reported Performance Measures

Reported Performance Measure Accomplishments are not relevant for projects in the Planning/Design stage.

Funding

Expected Funding

Expected Funding
$2,712,870
$212,870
$2,500,000
($2,500,000 identified as )
Total
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (USFS - LTBMU) $1,755,600 $0 $1,755,600
Proposition 1 (SWRCB) $191,278 $191,278 $0
Unknown or Unassigned $765,992 $21,592 $744,400
Grand Total $2,712,870 $212,870 $2,500,000

Reported Expenditures

Reported Expenditures
Total 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
City of South Lake Tahoe General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Proposition 1 $191,278 $0 $0 $0 $9,000 $133,056 $49,222 $0 $0 $0 $0
Grand Total $191,278 $0 $0 $0 $9,000 $133,056 $49,222 $0 $0 $0 $0

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Watersheds

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Local and Regional Plans

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Related Projects

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Notes

Notes
01/06/2025 3:11 PM Brianna Greenlaw SQWIC LTRA FY26 request for $1,755,600 shown, with the remaining anticipated cost ($744,400) also unfunded. Total anticipated construction cost of $2,500,000. Project is ready to bid when funding is obtained.
01/15/2021 4:16 PM Chuck Taylor The project plans completed at the 100% stage and the environmental CEQA document approved, Ruby Way and Overlook Court project is awaiting funding source to implement the project. As Grant for this multi-benefit project become available, the City will apply for them through a competitive state grant application process that includes funding from Proposition 1 and 68 and any other suitable grant programs that fit the goals and benefits the project will deliver once complete. The main purpose for the project is to deliver lake saving storm water treatment from infiltration galleries and detention pond systems. Without improvements as designed in place, fine sediment transport from the unstable and eroding areas, especially on the steeper portion of the watershed as well as the developed neighborhood below the project will continue.
Reference EIP project, Sonora Ave Drainage, for description of the City's efforts to continue the water quality mitigation measures in the watershed below the Ruby Way-Overlook Court project that receives untreated water off Pioneer trail and the local streets within the neighborhoods off Sonora and Wildwood Avenues.
01/15/2020 2:56 PM Chuck Taylor 1/15/2020 The project alternatives include two similar approaches to stormwater collection, conveyance and treatment. The addition of a culvert above Ruby Way on David lane is the primary difference of the two alternatives that allows for a larger portion of the design storm to be treated and affords additional protection against localized flooding. The feasibility of the added culvert has been confirmed through the preliminary design. The Technical Advisory Committee is tasked with selection of the preferred alternative and will be weighing cost benefits of the two options.
04/29/2016 2:27 PM Jason Burke The project will provide additional benefits that are not currently tracked in this tool (but are requirements for funding sources that prioritize multi-benefit projects and use of stormwater as a resource). As noted in the project description included in the Tahoe Sierra Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (Tahoe Sierra IRWM), the project includes the following additional benefits:
- Flood Management (decreased flood risk attained by using distributed infiltration systems to reduce runoff rates and volumes at the source),
- Water Supply (augmentation of groundwater through increased infiltration of dry weather and wet weather flows)
- Community Mobility (address existing drainage issues that impact the future alignment of the South Tahoe Greenway, EIP # 03.01.02.0088)
- Water Quality (increased infiltration to provide runoff treatment, source controls and re-establishing natural drainage hydrology impacted by urban development and hydromodification).