A Flood Study includes performing survey work necessary to determine if land or buildings lay in a SFHA (Special Flood Hazard Area) as determined by FEMA and shown on FIRMS (Flood Insurance Rate Maps). An elevation certificate is an official form of the National Flood Insurance Program. A survey for a Flood Elevation Certificate provides verification of the elevation data of a structure on a given property relative to the ground level. This information is used in the flood insurance rating process and could lower insurance costs. CGA has experts on staff to navigate the floodwater process.
Our experience with recreational trail design, Iowa DOT specifications, Iowa DOT bid lettings, federally funded projects, NEPA environmental documentation, construction administration, working with volunteer boards, and holding Public Input Sessions means we are more than qualified to help YOU –contact us now!
Our team is well-versed in working with cities, counties, architects, private developers, the Iowa DNR and Iowa Department of Transportation on planning site design, streets, urban highway, public utilities, stormwater control, streambank restoration, secondary roads, farm to market, Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) and recreational trail projects.
We are also experienced in developing comprehensive plans to propose engineering solutions to Iowa communities. We can provide an all-inclusive engineering analysis to include preliminary cost projections, identify sources of additional funding, if available, identify sub-consultants, and address any areas of concern (i.e. flooding, safety).
Our team has extensive knowledge with:
We specialize in working with Drainage Districts and rural clients and have vast experience with all facets of water and farm drainage work.Whether the project is conducting landowner hearings to cover reports, annexing additional land, FEMA-funded repairs, open ditch repairs/improvements, tile repairs/improvements, or design and construction of projects from a $2,000 repair as a watchman to a $1,000,000 improvement, CGA has experience with it.
CGA also has experience in drainage district classifications and reclassifications, and although every drainage district is as unique as the individuals who own land in it, CGA has a “typical” workflow that it employs during the reclassification and classification process.
CGA has a typical workflow that it employs during the reclassification and classification process which you can view below. We are also proud to be members of the Iowa Drainage District Association!
