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Council asks staff to flesh out $50,000 rain-barrel pilot to reduce runoff in targeted areas

5418335 · July 17, 2025
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Councilmember Michael Herrera proposed a $50,000 pilot to distribute rain barrels in targeted areas to reduce immediate stormwater runoff and encourage water conservation; council asked staff to develop implementation details and return with analysis.

Councilmember Michael Herrera proposed a $50,000 rain-barrel pilot Thursday to distribute barrels in targeted neighborhoods to reduce acute stormwater runoff and encourage residential water conservation.

Herrera said the program would focus on specific low-lying or chronic runoff areas rather than a citywide giveaway and would prioritize free distribution for residents in…

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