Operations report: staff says backlog is declining while work-orders rise with seasonal storms

May 12, 2026

Operations staff presented first-quarter metrics showing 237 completed drainage work orders (Jan–Apr), progress in vegetation cycles, and ongoing system improvements; staff said they are implementing a new work-order vendor to reduce handoffs and improve routing.

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Operations manager Mr. Jade presented a quarterly operations report May 12, saying the district completed 237 drainage work orders in the first quarter (Jan. 1–April 30) and has made progress reducing the overall backlog through cyclic scheduling. He described vegetation cycles, a rising number of open work orders tied to recent storms and 10 recorded pumping events during the period.

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