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Public works identifies drainage gap after homeowner flooding on Palm Avenue; city to design targeted fix
Summary
After heavy rainfall following a neighborhood road‑raising project, public‑works staff identified a missing yard drain at the northwest corner of 269 Palm Avenue that allowed stormwater to pond and flood interior sunken living space. Staff will design a new connection and is coordinating grants and property owner adaptation options.
Public Works presented findings on Sept. 28 after an owner of 269 Palm Avenue reported interior flooding during a heavy rain event that followed completion of the Palm and Hibiscus Neighborhood Improvement Project.
What happened: The neighborhood project raised adjacent roadways and added two pump stations, backflow prevention and a new storm‑water collection system. After a July/June storm that the city characterized as an extreme event, the property owner reported water entering a sunken living room. Public…
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