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Neighbors press Tampa for relief as South Howard flood project draws fierce debate
Summary
City engineers say a planned South Howard flood relief project would move millions of gallons from the East Peninsula basin to Tampa Bay; neighbors and some council members pushed for more route study and short-term fixes during a contentious workshop discussion.
Tampa — City engineers told the City Council workshop that a proposed South Howard flood relief project aims to add drainage capacity to move millions of gallons out of the East Peninsula basin to Tampa Bay, but dozens of residents and several council members pressed for alternatives, short-term fixes and clearer outreach before the design moves ahead.
The stormwater engineering manager, Yuan Li, said the project is aimed at neighborhoods where flooding “has been a major concern for the past decades,” and presented the budget the administration is carrying: "The total budget we have for this one is $64,500,000," she said, describing a mix of funding sources that includes a stormwater assessment fund and a $10 million FDEP reimbursement.
Councilmembers and neighborhood representatives disputed the project’s scope and route selection. Councilmember Clendenin said Bristol…
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