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Florence City Council reviews drought-plan restrictions, upcoming chip-seal work and traffic radar purchase
Summary
Water Superintendent Brandon Harris outlined drought-plan water restrictions and historical usage; City Manager Lori Cobler announced the start of the 2026 chip-seal project and a Pioneer Park ribbon cutting, and Chief Sean Humphrey clarified the department will buy radar equipment — not Flock cameras — to collect traffic data.
At the July 13 Florence City Council meeting Water Superintendent Brandon Harris reviewed the city’s Drought Plan, explaining the water restrictions the city intends to implement and providing context on historic municipal water use. City Manager Lori Cobler confirmed the city’s communication strategies for the drought plan would continue as staff prepare outreach and enforcement details.
Cobler also announced that A‑1 Chip Seal is scheduled to begin the 2026 chip-seal project on Friday and that the city will host a ribbon cutting to mark completion of the Pioneer Park bathroom project. The manager noted Finance Manager Brandi Sheets is working on proposed code modifications for vacant and dilapidated buildings and that the city will hold further discussions on the potential future of the manor building.
Chief of Police Sean Humphrey told the council his department will purchase equipment to collect traffic data for speeding issues and specifically clarified the devices are radar equipment, not Flock cameras. Council members had no public comments on this item.
Councilors opened the meeting by thanking organizations and staff involved in response to the Aspen Acres Fire; City Manager Cobler and Mayor Steve Wolfe both thanked Fremont County Emergency Manager Mykel Kroll for coordination and support. Mayor Wolfe also noted the Highway 115 project anticipates a 2036 completion date, a long-term regional transportation timeline the council continues to monitor.
Council confirmed follow-up on drought communications and routine project scheduling; no executive sessions were held and the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
