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Staff reports 240 work orders, new vacuum/jet trailer in service and recent canal cleanouts
Summary
Stormwater staff said crews completed about 240 work orders since January 2025, described a newly acquired vacuum/jet trailer put into service in May, and showed photos of creek and canal cleanouts in multiple wards.
Staff gave an operational update that emphasized field responsiveness and recent equipment acquisitions. Sofia told the council the city purchased a vacuum/jet trailer in March and received it in May; "We've been using that a lot," she said.
Sofia reported crews completed 240 work orders since January 2025 and that teams removed large amounts of debris from concrete channels, creeks and ditches in several wards. Staff noted the football stadium alley and areas near the hospital were among sites that required significant flushing and removal of accumulated silt and debris. Council members praised staff responsiveness and urged continued reporting to let the public see how stormwater taxes are spent.
