GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 281409
- 1. Title of Project
- Trautman Basin Beach Outfall
- 2. Location of Project
- 30°20'24.09"N / 89° 9'40.04"W
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Long Beach
- 4a. Name
- Timothy I. Pierce
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- 2288631556
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- PO Box 929
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Long Beach, Mississippi
- 4f. Email
- mayor@longbeachms.gov
- 5. FundingRequested
- $2,500,000
- Awarded Amount:
- 6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources
- No
- 7a. Amount of Additional Funds
- 7b. Source of Additional Funds
- 8. Total Project Funds Amount
- $2,500,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The City of Long Beach proposes the Trautman Basin / Outfall Improvements Project to enhance stormwater management, improve water quality, and strengthen hurricane resilience within one of the City's most critical drainage basins. This drainage basin extends from near the Long Beach High School to the basin outfall at Mississippi Sound near West Avenue. The project will include restoration and cleaning of existing drainage channels, channel improvements to increase stormwater conveyance capacity, removal of drainage obstructions, and construction of a new outfall structure to improve discharge into Mississippi Sound. The Trautman Basin serves a large portion of central Long Beach, including residential neighborhoods, public infrastructure, and the Long Beach High School area. Improvements to the basin will reduce flooding risks, improve hurricane and severe storm preparedness, and help restore environmentally impacted portions of the drainage system. The project will also build upon recent sewer infrastructure upgrades completed upstream, creating long-term benefits for water quality, environmental restoration, and coastal resilience. The total estimated project cost is approximately $2.5 million.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- Goal 1: Improve Critical Drainage Infrastructure Improve the capacity and functionality of the Trautman Basin drainage system through channel restoration, drainageway improvements, and construction of a new outfall structure to Mississippi Sound. Goal 2: Enhance Hurricane and Storm Resilience Reduce flooding risks and improve stormwater conveyance during hurricanes, tropical storms, and major rainfall events to better protect residents, businesses, schools, and public infrastructure. Goal 3: Restore Environmental Quality Restore and rehabilitate environmentally impacted drainage channels and natural drainage features that have experienced degradation from historical sewer overflows and poor drainage conditions. Goal 4: Improve Water Quality Reduce pollutant accumulation and improve water quality within the basin and at its discharge point to Mississippi Sound by restoring drainage system functionality and supporting recently completed upstream sewer system improvements. Goal 5: Protect Coastal Resources and Communities Strengthen the long-term resilience of coastal infrastructure, neighborhoods, and natural resources by improving one of the City's largest and most critical drainage basins. Goal 6: Support Future Basin Improvements Implement improvements in the downstream portion of the basin that will provide immediate benefits while establishing a foundation for future phases of drainage system enhancements throughout the watershed.
- 11. Which of the following authorized uses set forth in the GOMESA Act does this project fall under?
- (A) Projects and activities for the purpose of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetlands losses
- Yes: The primary purpose of the project is to improve drainage infrastructure, reduce flooding, enhance stormwater conveyance, and strengthen hurricane and storm resilience in a coastal watershed. The project also includes restoration and improvement of natural drainage channels and construction of a new outfall to Mississippi Sound.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: The project will restore and clean environmentally impacted drainage channels, improve water quality conditions, and help address historical impacts associated with sewer overflows and degraded drainageways. Improvements at the basin outfall can provide benefits to downstream coastal habitats and natural resources connected to Mississippi Sound.
- (C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.
- (D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- The Trautman Basin / Outfall Improvements project will improve one of the City's most critical drainage basins through channel restoration, drainageway improvements, and construction of a new outfall to Mississippi Sound. The project is expected to be completed within approximately thirty (30) months following grant award and authorization to proceed. Activities will include engineering design, environmental permitting, bid procurement, construction, and project closeout. Upon completion, the project will provide enhanced stormwater conveyance, improved water quality, and increased resilience to hurricanes and major storm events. Project Milestones GOMESA Grant Award and Grant Agreement Execution -- Months 0-3 Completion of Design and Required Environmental/Regulatory Permitting -- Months 3-12 Receipt of Construction Bids -- Months 13-15 Trautman Basin and Outfall Construction -- Months 16-28 Project Closeout and Final Grant Reporting -- Months 29-30
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- Other Scope identified, but no work begun yet Funds Not Budgeted
- 15. In what way does this project meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Marine Resources, which includes enhancing, protecting and conserving the marine interest of Mississippi for present and future generations?
- The Trautman Basin / Outfall Improvements project supports the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources' mission by protecting and enhancing coastal resources through improved stormwater management, water quality, and hurricane resilience. The project will restore and improve a major drainage basin that ultimately discharges to Mississippi Sound, reducing flooding, improving stormwater conveyance, and helping protect coastal communities from the impacts of severe weather events. The project will also provide environmental benefits by restoring degraded drainage channels, addressing conditions associated with historical sewer overflows, and improving water quality within the watershed and at the basin outfall. These improvements will help protect the health of coastal habitats and natural resources connected to Mississippi Sound. By investing in critical drainage infrastructure and environmental restoration, the project promotes the long-term sustainability of Mississippi's coastal ecosystems and communities while helping ensure that coastal resources remain protected and resilient for future generations.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 3
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 7/31/2030
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- $0
- Travel
- $0
- Architecture & Engineering
- $300,000
- Legal
- $0
- Consulting
- $0
- Construction
- $2,200,000
- Site Work
- $0
- Equipment
- $0
- Indirects
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Total
- $2,500,000
- Application Submission Date
- 07/31/2026
- Fiscal Year
- 2028
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
- Internal Notes:
- Attachments:
- https://gomesa.dmr.ms.gov/attachments/GOMESA_1409_Attachment.pdf
- Hyperlink:
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