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Board directs study of South County growth impacts after staff report on flooding and infrastructure burdens
Summary
Staff told the board South County contributed 400 of 447 lane miles added in the last decade and that about 41% of South County development predates county stormwater rules; Commissioners directed staff to evaluate options to address flooding, maintenance burdens and funding, and to return recommendations.
Hillsborough County staff on Oct. 1 presented a report on growth in South County, tying recent flooding to both legacy infrastructure and construction‑related impacts and urging the board to examine long‑term funding and service strategies.
Josh Belotti, engineering and operations, said county stormwater requirements generally require post‑development peak discharge not to exceed predevelopment discharge for the 25‑year, 24‑hour rainfall event and that the county applies…
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