Stormwater Master Plan grant
Summary
Several 'parks' are actually stormwater properties. Commissioners want a stormwater utility funding mechanism so shifting parks like Laney Row to Public Works doesn't just drain the general fund — and floated selling stormwater credits.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A stormwater utility could fund maintenance of watershed parks instead of leaving those costs on the general fund.
Flood-prone neighborhoods, since watershed parks like Hince have already eliminated local flooding.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission Meetings - Oct 13, 2026
The city accepted an $800,000 state grant — no local match required — to develop a stormwater master plan, timely after Hurricane Isaias.
Public Workshop - Jul 6, 2026
Several 'parks' are actually stormwater properties. Commissioners want a stormwater utility funding mechanism so shifting parks like Laney Row to Public Works doesn't just drain the general fund — and floated selling stormwater credits.
City Commission Meetings - Jun 23, 2026
The city bought a Forerunner stormwater module to help staff stay on the right side of its MS4 permit — covering inspections, medallion placement, and illicit discharge monitoring.
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