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DeSoto council reviews residential stream‑bank erosion cost‑share plan; staff asked to return with detailed examples
Summary
City staff proposed a residential stream‑bank erosion cost‑share program with a $500,000 annual drainage-fund allocation and a $100,000 per‑project cap, offering percentage splits (50/50 or 75/25) or flat rates; council raised affordability and transparency concerns and asked staff to return with real project examples and financing options before taking action.
DeSoto city staff on Feb. 3 presented a proposed cost‑share program to help homeowners pay for residential stream‑bank erosion mitigation, explaining how the city would manage procurement, design and construction while sharing project costs with property owners.
Director of Development Services Ahmed Akasey told the council the proposal includes a $500,000 annual allocation from the drainage fund and a proposed city contribution cap of $100,000 per project. Staff outlined participation options: percentage splits such as 50/50 or 75/25, or a flat resident contribution (examples shown of $10,000 or $20,000). Akasey also said staff is weighing whether to develop the program in‑house (lower estimated recurring costs) or hire a consultant (higher one‑time and annual fees).
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