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2 issues in water utilities with critical priority

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Street flooding and stormwater capacity in Croissant Park

Longtime residents say Southwest 14th Court and nearby streets now flood repeatedly, sometimes for 18+ hours, and a nearby eight-unit project built up with fill made it worse. The board approved the six-unit project because it meets code, but urged residents to take area-wide drainage and pumping needs to the City Commission and utilities department.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 22, 2026

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Riverland and Melrose Manors Stormwater Improvements

The commission awarded two design-build contracts totaling about $174.5 million to fix chronic flooding in the Riverland and Melrose Manors neighborhoods using the P3/expedited approach.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026