Recently the City started a new program called the Drainage Improvement Program. Property owners and residents concerned about flooding and drainage issues can apply to have the City look at the issue and see if there are any potential solutions. Residents in the neighborhood along Hill Street, Rock Street, and East Elizabeth Street applied due to the deteriorating pipes and resulting water impacts on their properties in their neighborhood. The study area is not in a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) mapped floodplain, but does experience some urban flooding, such as the May 6, 2024 storm event. During heavy storm events, flooding flows over yards and enters basements. This project aims to explore the adequacy of the existing infrastructure, evaluate necessary infrastructure improvements and alternative routing, as well as lessen the frequency and severity of flooding.
Once the preliminary engineering report phase is complete, we will schedule a community meeting to present the findings of the existing conditions, collect feedback from residents, and discuss the project plans moving forward. We are currently aiming for this public meeting to occur sometime in May 2025 or June 2025.
As the study progresses, updates will be provided.
Right of Entry Letter
A letter will be sent in November 2024 to property owners of the Study area requesting permission to enter properties to make field measurements and take photos of drainage facilities, through non-destructive methods.
Letter in English 
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Letter en Español [308KB]