Mill Bayou Boulevard drainage
Summary
Growth around Mill Bayou — the county's roundabout, a new apartment complex — created drainage problems on the city side, now fixed with a $197,269 contract to the low bidder, approved 4-1.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$197,269, already budgeted.
Homes and businesses in the Mill Bayou area prone to drainage problems.
Commissioner Tinder was the sole vote against; no stated community harm.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning - Nov 3, 2026
A Landings resident warned that adding 116 houses and concrete slabs to an area that already drains poorly — with hurricane debris never fully cleared — will magnify flooding problems, and asked the city to guarantee drainage fixes before approving the land use change.
General - Sep 22, 2026
A resident questioned why the CRA builds sidewalks without addressing stormwater needs like culverts. City Manager Lightfoot said the sidewalk designs manage stormwater too, and Commissioner Perno is pushing for stormwater retention work that the CRA could potentially fund.
City Commission - Jul 28, 2026
Growth around Mill Bayou — the county's roundabout, a new apartment complex — created drainage problems on the city side, now fixed with a $197,269 contract to the low bidder, approved 4-1.
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