2025 – FEMA Interior Sacramento Drainage Phases 1 thru 3

Hydraulic modeling and FEMA flood mapping was required for Levee Recertification. Project includes more than 10,000 acres and 10,000 drainage features in Sacramento including drainage basins 31, 34, 54, 91, 92, 95, 101, 103, 109, 140, 151, 152, 153, 157 & 158.

MRPE surveyed and modeled all stormwater storage and drainpipes, pumps, channels and roads that carry stormwater through these basins.

MRPE was selected as the most qualified firm to assist with one of the largest internal flood mapping efforts the city of Sacramento has undertaken in decades. Our proven system of providing more accurate and complete models was utilized for the majority of this work and will drastically improve the quality of flood information for a large swath of Sacramento. 

2024 – LEAP Grant Modeling

The city utilized grant funds to promote the construction of low-income housing.

MRPE surveyed and created complete XPSWMM models for City drainage basins 102, 144, 154, 157, & 158. All 10 and 100-year deficiencies were reported.

To invest in the future development of low-income housing, the city selected MRPE and our proven process to generate accurate complete models. The models help the city and future developers assess and process related developments in these select basins faster and cheaper. 

2019 – Basin 33 & 34 Drainage Masterplans

The city wanted to update old drainage masterplans for improved accuracy and completeness utilizing the system MRPE developed for Basin 129.

MRPE surveyed and performed hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, prepared, and mapped flooding. MRPE surveyed and created a complete model for Basin 34, as well as a floodplain analysis for future FIRM mapping. Basin 33 model was converted from SSWMM to XPSWMM with an updated datum. All deficiencies within both basins were identified.

Our surveying and data analysis methods were refined as we created another complete model with all conduits and field-surveyed roads. A uniquely accurate two-way dynamic stage flow hydrograph method was derived to account for back-and-forth overland releases between neighboring basins.  

2017 - Basin 129 and 147 Drainage Master Plans

City wanted to create new models and master plans for these small and large basins comprising approximately 1500 acres.

MRPE surveyed and created a complete XPSWMM model for both basins. All deficiencies were identified, and alternatives were compared. Recommended CIP projects were provided including construction and long-term cost estimates.   

These were the first complete City models of an existing basin to include all roads and conduits, as well as all storage outside the roadways. These were also the first models prepared for the City with all road gutter elevations field surveyed. MRPE utilized modern technology to create a system to accomplish this for about the same effort as prior approximate and incomplete models.

2016 – Basin 33 Drainage Study

The city wanted to improve the quality and completeness of this historic SSWMM model.

MRPE iteratively incorporated various modifications and additions to the model as requested, analyzed the results and prepared a report.

This was the first time MRPE started experimenting with new methods to create large models of existing city drainage infrastructure. The model accuracy and completeness were greatly improved from around +/-2' to +0.5' and from about 25% to 90% complete, but the real value was planting the seeds for ideas that would revolutionize the quality, completeness and efficiency of future MRPE models (see Basin 129 & 147 masterplans).

2015 - Sacramento Design & Procedures Manual (DPM) Sections 9, 11 & 13

Update Department of Utility Sections of the City Design & Procedures Manual

MRPE authored Sections 9, 11 & 13 of the City of Sacramento Design & Procedures Manual, which define the requirements for design and master planning of public sewer, combined sewer, stormwater, and potable water improvements. MRPE met with City staff and others dozens of times over seven years, researched County and other local manuals, managed, tabulated and resolved related issues, and wrote these DPM Sections which guide developers in the preparation of plans and studies for public drainage, water and sewer improvements. 

Codifying decades of engineering practices into clear, enforceable standards while aligning with evolving City infrastructure policies and balancing technical detail with usability for diverse stakeholders. Matt’s extensive experience in Sacramento made MRPE the obvious choice to bring together the city’s history with varied public and private interests in updating these 30-year-old sections. We helped to create a new vision for City utility master planning and design based on how things were actually being done and how they should be. 

2013 - Cherokee Estates

Project constructed 15-lot rural subdivision in Placer County.

MRPE surveyed, mapped and design roads, utilities and lot grading.

This project had several complex design issues including stormwater detention, steep roads and owner financing difficulties.

2006 - Bradman Subdivision

A new residential subdivision in Sacramento, CA

MRPE prepared the improvement plans and the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for construction of related subdiviosn improvements.

This project had a variety of existing and proposed drainage modifications required to meet County regulations.