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Residents press council on flooding, illegal dumping and right-of-way upkeep; staff outline cleanup and mosquito spraying plans
Summary
A resident raised concerns about clogged drains and localized flooding near East Second Street and a commercial area; city staff described ongoing cleanups, illegal-dumping enforcement (class C misdemeanor fines), expanded cleanup zones in the new budget, and the start of mosquito spraying.
A Pecos resident, Sebastian Martinez, urged the council to clarify emergency-management contact information and described flooding problems in the East Second Street corridor after recent rains, saying stormwater ran over drains and ponded near commercial properties. Martinez asked whether the city’s emergency manager could be contacted and how the city alerts residents about emergencies; he also requested that staff review permits near the Wendy’s/United area where he said new development had contributed to drainage problems.
City public-works and code-enforcement staff…
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