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Florence board declares Stonebrook sewer an emergency, orders engineering assessment
Summary
The board unanimously authorized City Engineer Tim Parker to assess the sewer system serving Stonebrook Subdivision and to recommend repairs after Water/Sewer Operator Billy Russell raised the risk of raw sewage leakage; the board declared the work an emergency to expedite protection measures.
The Florence Mayor and Board voted unanimously on Dec. 16, 2025 to declare potential failures in the Stonebrook Subdivision sewer line an emergency and to direct City Engineer Tim Parker to conduct an assessment and recommend necessary repairs. The action followed a recommendation from Water/Sewer Operator Billy Russell who raised concerns about the possibility of raw sewage leakage in the area.
Mayor Trey Gunn and aldermen approved the emergency designation to allow the city to move more quickly on repairs. The motion—made on Russell's recommendation—did not include an immediate dollar figure; the board directed Parker to return with a scope and cost estimate for any required work. The emergency declaration triggers procurement and repair processes authorized under state law, as noted by the city during the vote.
