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Council hears Emerald Forest flooding concerns; public works budgets preliminary channel clearing
Summary
After residents showed photos of Bee Creek overflows, Public Works outlined planned assessment and short-term clearing of blockages near Appomattox and Rosewood, budgeting initial funds and proposing further study if maintenance doesn't resolve repeated backups.
Residents of the Emerald Forest neighborhood told the City Council on June 12 that Bee Creek and nearby tributaries are overtopping public and private property during recent intense storms, urging a capital solution. Public Works Director Emily Fisher presented a drainage-maintenance briefing, described the division's equipment and a new citywide CCTV assessment, and proposed targeted clearing and repairs in the Bee Creek/ Appomattox area.
Fisher described the city's…
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