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City to pursue hydrology study after residents raise runoff concerns near Dollar General
Summary
Soddy‑Daisy officials agreed to pursue a hydrology study after Pine Street residents alleged runoff linked to a new Dollar General. City Manager Burt Johnson said CTI Engineers provided a proposal; if costs exceed the manager's spending limit, the Board will consider approval.
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners on Thursday agreed to pursue a hydrology study after residents on Pine Street raised concerns that runoff from a recently constructed Dollar General is affecting nearby properties.
City Manager Burt Johnson told the board he received a proposal from CTI Engineers for hydrology expertise to examine the situation and said the study would help determine whether the city has done all it can or if additional action is warranted. Johnson said if the study's cost exceeds his spending authority he would return to the Board for approval.
Commissioner Everett responded that the Dollar General had followed applicable city requirements and obtained necessary permits; he characterized the request as the city asking for an outside technical review to settle differing views. Vice‑Mayor Cothran and Commissioner Coleman joined the motion to proceed, and the record shows unanimous board approval for the action as discussed.
Why it matters: the study could determine whether new development altered drainage patterns and whether remediation is required. The Board's next steps are to contract the engineering work and report findings to residents and the Commission; Johnson said the city will post updates on its Facebook page.
