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Council schedules special stormwater workshop after residents press for maintenance and funding clarity
Summary
Following extensive public comment and staff reports showing a surge in calls for service, the council set a special budget workshop to review stormwater operations, maintenance backlogs and funding on Aug. 11 and asked for a staff briefing on program finances and timelines.
TAMPA — The City Council directed the administration to hold a special budget workshop focused on stormwater operations, maintenance and capital needs after residents raised concerns about flooding, unmet maintenance and the pace of repairs.
Council members and residents described recurring flooding and long maintenance backlogs in some neighborhoods. Interim Mobility Director Bridal Campbell told council the department’s June call volume was “70% high or 74% higher call volume, compared to, the same…
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