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District engineer: stormwater system reached capacity during Tropical Storm Debbie; resident concerns raised
Summary
District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported the stormwater system reached capacity during Tropical Storm Debbie after nearly 8 inches of rain in parts of the community; a resident said standing water is causing mold in a unit, which Mr. Krebs disputed and asked staff to add the matter to the next agenda.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs told the River Ridge CDD on Aug. 27 that the community’s stormwater system reached its design capacity during Tropical Storm Debbie.
"Parts of the community received almost 8 inches of rain in two or three days and the roads are designed for 5½ inches of rain over a 24-hour period," Krebs said. He reported the MRI project to replace Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grates is about 80% complete and that he will follow up on the schedule for asphalt patching.
A resident reported standing water is coming up through a slab in a Club property unit and said they believe it is causing mold. Krebs said he does not believe the standing water is the cause because other units did not report similar problems and recommended Mr. Long comment and put the item on the next agenda for further examination.
Krebs also suggested The Club could add a drainage connection to Lake E1-A so water could bypass pipes and inlets and flow directly into the lake; he will confirm whether roadway or curb damage occurred during recent repairs handled by Lee County Utilities.
Next steps: Mr. Krebs will confirm asphalt patch timing and the Board asked staff to include the resident’s concern on the next meeting agenda for a fuller review.
