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Streets division outlines added lane miles, storm‑sewer cleaning program and equipment needs
Summary
Street superintendent detailed a surge in lane‑mile responsibility after recent annexations, an expanding storm‑sewer mainline‑flushing program and requests to rebudget and add equipment and tree‑removal funds within the FY2026 streets budget.
Shannon Callahan, street superintendent, told the Grand Island City Council on Aug. 12 that the streets division has added more than 200 lane miles since February and is now responsible for maintenance comparable to an entire additional community.
Callahan described the city's storm‑sewer cleaning program—referred to as mainline flushing—and said crews try to fit four good months of flushing into the summer season and address trouble calls year‑round. She explained crews have concentrated on older, more complicated…
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