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City's stormwater staff outlines pre-inspection and inlet-filter steps for Strawson Fest
Summary
Staff described the department's pre- and post-event inspections, inlet-filter deployment and requirements for festival vendors and ride operators as part of preparations for the annual Strawson Fest.
Staff described detailed stormwater preparations for the annual Strawson Fest, including pre-inspections of ride locations, required information from vendors and deployment of inlet filters in the downtown area.
"I do a a pre inspection where I'm looking at where they put up the rides," Speaker 4 said, explaining staff's role in preventing hydraulic-hose and spill risks during the event. He added the street department installs inlet filters and the city received state recognition for its festival preparation work.
Staff emphasized educational outreach to event organizers and run post-event inspections to determine material captured in inlet filters. The city uses a mix of old and new inlet-filter hardware and conducts pre- and post-event checks to limit stormwater impacts from the festival.
