Engineer says stormwater system reached capacity during Tropical Storm Debbie; options discussed

District Engineer Charlie Krebs told the Board that parts of the community received "almost 8" of rain in two or three days" and that the roads are designed for "5½" of rain over a 24‑hour period. He said the stormwater system reached capacity following Tropical Storm Debbie but generally flowed unobstructed. Mr. Krebs recommended The Club consider adding a drainage connection to lake E1‑A to bypass pipes and inlets and relieve pressure on the system.

A resident raised concerns that standing water after the storm was entering slabs and causing mold in a unit; Mr. Krebs said he does not believe the standing water is the cause because other units did not report similar issues and noted the CDD recovered a lot since the storm. He said Lee County Utilities handles some water‑line repairs and that MRI's Pinehurst valley gutter grate replacement is about 80% complete; he will follow up on the asphalt patch schedule and any road or curb damage.