PROJECT NAME | DESCRIPTION | FUNDING | DATE APPROVED |
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Rose Lane Plan/Design | This a flooding mitigation project serving 54 residential homes located on four streets all connected to Rose Lane in Raleigh. Funds will be used for the design phase. | $800,000 | July 5, 2022 |
Worthdale Park Stream Restoration | Identify, design, and construct up to three stream reaches and green stormwater infrastructure within the park to help treat stormwater runoff. The streams are Worthdale Creek, East Creek, and West Creek. Funds will be used for the construction phase of this project. | $925,127 | July 5, 2022 |
Lions Park Green Stormwater Infrastructure Retrofits | This project aims to identify, design, and construct up to three GSI features within Lions Park. The retrofits will help treat stormwater runoff from impervious areas. | $480,000 | July 5, 2022 |
GSI to Mitigate Stormwater and Heat Island Effects | This project involves green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) for disproportionately-impacted areas of Raleigh that are dealing with elevated heat island effects. Three locations have been identified. GSI will also reduce flooding for smaller, more frequent storm events in these vulnerable communities. | $750,000 | July 5, 2022 |
Raleigh Rainwater Rewards | The City expanded its existing Raleigh Rainwater Rewards program to disproportionately impacted residents who are facing challenges and historically have been less likely to participate in the program. Staff worked to complete targeted education and outreach, identify viable water quality projects, and reimburse 100 percent of costs. | $44,873 | July 5, 2022 |
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Charging Installations | As part of Raleigh’s Community Climate Action Plan, this project will fund chargers and infrastructure in support of City fleet transitioning to electric vehicles. The funding will be divided into three subprojects: infrastructure for City fleet vehicles, public parking at City facilities, and solar-powered charging pilots. | $600,000 | July 5, 2022 |
Electric Vehicle City Fleet Procurement | This project will support the transition of Raleigh's City fleet to electric vehicles in accordance with the City's fleet replacement cycle. It is a component of the Community Climate Action Plan. | $391,878 | July 5, 2022 |
Solarize Raleigh | Solarize Raleigh is part of a regional campaign called ‘Solarize the Triangle’. It is a community-based, group purchasing program for solar energy, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies. ARPA funds will support access for Raleigh residents with low-to-middle incomes. | $210,000 | July 5, 2022 |
Solar Feasibility City Facility and Site Evaluations | Site evaluations and structural assessments for solar feasibility were conducted at City facilities. Three locations were selected for solar panel installations. | $1, 290, 000 | July 5, 2022 |
BRT Bus Shelter Solar Canopies | The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) New Bern Avenue project will connect downtown Raleigh with WakeMed Hospital and New Hope Road. The funds will support the installation of solar panels to 19 bus station canopies along the corridor. | $500,000 | July 5, 2022 |