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Des Moines moves to implement stormwater master‑plan projects, Jackson Basin wetland and flood mitigation
Summary
Public works staff told council the stormwater master plan is complete and priority projects — including a Jackson Basin stormwater wetland and long-running flood mitigation work — will drive CIP transfers and affect utility rates; staff said no stormwater rate change is proposed in this cycle because rates were set through 2026.
City engineers and stormwater staff on Thursday outlined results from a recently completed stormwater master plan and described a slate of priority projects to reduce flooding and improve water quality.
Public Works Director Jonathan Gaynor and stormwater staff said the city completed the stormwater master plan and identified priority projects, including the Jackson Basin stormwater wetland project (a planned retrofit that will improve detention and…
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