Maitland resident urges city action after repeated stormwater flooding at Mohawk property

At the City of Maitland public comment period a resident identified as Kevin E. described repeated stormwater flooding at his property near the Mohawk/Tomahawk area and asked the council to investigate.

Kevin said he and his family bought the home earlier in the year and subsequently discovered a long‑running stormwater problem at the property. He told council that half his yard floods during heavy rain, stormwater reaches his in‑ground pool and a creek channel appears to have shifted outside its recorded easement boundary based on a 2023 survey he referenced. He said the floodwater carries road runoff and expressed concern about chemicals in the water and health risks to his children.

City staff on the dais acknowledged receipt of prior contact with city engineering staff (Melissa Lee and Austin [surname unclear]) and said staff would follow up. Kevin asked whether a planned stormwater study or CIP review would include the neighborhood; staff and councilors confirmed a study had been discussed and said they would check whether the neighborhood is covered and follow up with the resident.

Kevin requested the city restore the creek to the recorded easement and asked for a timeline for corrective action; council thanked him and instructed staff to investigate and report back.