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Council Hears Proposal for Creek Erosion Cost‑Share Program, Staff Recommends 50/50 Model with Drainage‑Fund Allocation
Summary
Development services staff presented a proposed residential creek erosion mitigation program that would prioritize residential properties adjacent to creeks, use a scoring system to select projects, and fund the program from the drainage fund. Council members pressed staff on equity, payment plans, and maintenance responsibilities.
Development services staff presented an informational proposal for a residential creek maintenance and erosion mitigation cost‑share program that would use a priority scoring system and annual drainage‑fund allocations to support repairs for homeowners facing erosion threats.
Director Ahmed Alkasy said staff reviewed other cities’ approaches and recommended a 50/50 cost‑share program for residential properties adjacent to creeks, with projects prioritized by severity, threat to structures and number of properties affected. Alkasy said the funding source…
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