Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Public works outlines drainage work for Bee Creek and Emerald Forest after recent storms
Summary
Public Works said it will clear debris and remove blockages in Bee Creek tributaries near Emerald Forest and work with private landowners on access after heavy rains flooded parks and yards; larger reconstruction would require a separate watershed study and permitting.
City staff told council Thursday they will begin targeted maintenance on Bee Creek and its tributaries after recent storms flooded yards, parks and streets in the Emerald Forest neighborhood.
"We do now have an ongoing assessment where we're looking at every storm sewer in the city and grading it like we do our streets," Emily Fisher, Public Works Director, said. Fisher presented photos from several recent heavy-rain events showing culvert washouts and a flooded Oaks Park; she said some of the county's and city's existing drainage channels were overwhelmed by unusually intense rainfall events.
Fisher noted many open drainage channels sit on or cross private property, which limits the city's ability to perform…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
