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Council approves engineering proposal to study Washington Avenue drainage after heavy rainfall
Summary
Council authorized Pigash Engineering to begin survey and design work for drainage improvements on Washington Avenue after recent heavy rain highlighted chronic ponding; staff called the work an initial evaluation of feasible short- and long-term fixes.
The City Council on Monday approved a professional-services proposal from Pigash Engineering for survey and preliminary design work to address chronic drainage problems on Washington Avenue.
City staff described the corridor as lacking an engineered storm sewer and said recent heavy rain produced standing water that crossed the roadway and affected local businesses. City engineer and staff said the first step is survey work and evaluation of options, including short-term ditching or longer-term engineered storm sewer solutions; the engineering contract authorizes the consultant to begin that assessment.
Council approved the resolution by roll call; one member recorded an abstention to avoid a potential conflict of interest, and the final tally reported in the meeting was 11 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention.
Ending: Staff said the survey and evaluation will identify feasible options and next steps; any capital construction would require subsequent design, funding and permitting.
