City identifies $325,000 in funding to raise storm inlets and smooth South Memorial Drive

Summary

Speakers said the city identified funding to raise storm inlets and remove dips on South Memorial Drive after added asphalt left inlets low; the presentation listed $75,000 from vision funds (District 8), $150,000 matched from District 7 community development funds and $100,000 from the city's general fund.

City presenters announced funding to repair storm inlets and smooth roadway dips on South Memorial Drive between East 71st and East 81st streets, saying the work will address low storm inlets left after resurfacing.

A presenter said the earlier resurfacing added about 3 inches of asphalt over concrete and the city did not have enough funds at that time to raise the storm inlets to grade. The presenter said the city identified $75,000 from vision‑allocated funds for District 8, a $150,000 match from District 7 community development funds (presenter phrased this as a match producing $150,000 total), and $100,000 from the city's general fund to bring the inlets up to grade and smooth the outside lanes northbound and southbound.

Speakers said construction will be completed in a short timeframe this summer and that motorists should see smoother lanes once the work is finished. Presenters thanked residents for patience while city staff identified the funding package. The presentation did not include a formal council vote or detailed contractor schedule.