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Council asked to appropriate stormwater reserves for Black Horse Run and Henry Harris culvert projects
Summary
County staff recommended using stormwater fund reserves to start two infrastructure projects — Black Horse Run and the Henry Harris culvert — and said the fund can also support a requested environmental manager position; council members urged moving the projects forward because of safety and flood risks.
County staff told the council there is sufficient money in the stormwater fund to recommend an appropriation from reserves to begin two projects: Black Horse Run and the Henry Harris culvert. Staff said the recommended appropriation would allow the county to start those projects in FY26 and that the stormwater fund can also support a requested environmental manager position.
Council members emphasized the urgency of the Black Horse Run work, citing repeated roadway flooding and concerns that emergency vehicles cannot reach certain parts of affected developments during high‑water events. Staff said the reserve appropriation would move the projects ahead and confirmed the project estimates during the presentation.
Several councilors asked for a presentation from stormwater staff at a future meeting so the council can hear more about accomplishments, staffing and the program’s community benefits; multiple members said they would like an overview of stormwater work done in recent years. Staff agreed to schedule a stormwater presentation for the May 14 meeting. No formal appropriation vote was taken at the session; council signaled support and instructed staff to proceed with finalizing estimates and bringing appropriation language forward for first reading.
