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Resident says blocked culvert flooded basements; city, school district investigations ongoing
Summary
Douglas Hornack told council his basement was flooded with "close to 8 feet of water" on Sept. 4 and blamed a blocked culvert and unmaintained drainage; the city's insurer denied the claim and identified Mesa County Valley School District 51 as the maintaining party; the mayor said the city is communicating with neighbors and will act if legally responsible.
During public comment on Nov. 19, Grand Junction resident Douglas Hornack described catastrophic basement flooding after heavy rain on Sept. 4 that left his home and nearby neighbors severely damaged.
Hornack said the floodwaters reached "close to 8 feet of water" in his basement, destroying furniture and personal possessions. He told council he submitted a claim at the direction of the city's risk manager; he said the city's insurance representative…
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