Stormwater trash discharge at Ohio Avenue ditch
Summary
A 36-inch pipe is dumping trash into the Peghorn canal; the city estimates a compliant trash sock would cost $100,000+ to install with $5,000-15,000 a year in maintenance. Council directed staff to meet on-site with FDOT and to engage the city's lobbyists.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
A compliant fix could run $100,000-$148,000 plus $5,000-$15,000 a year in maintenance.
Canal-front residents like Mr. Dorsey and water quality overall.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Aug 20, 2026
A resident returned with FDOT and DEP documents showing the city owns the pipes discharging trash into the ditch, and produced independent quotes (~$30,000) far below the ~$200,000 staff estimate. Public Works defended its NPDES compliance and agreed to join a Zoom call with FDOT.
City Council Meeting - Jul 16, 2026
A 36-inch pipe is dumping trash into the Peghorn canal; the city estimates a compliant trash sock would cost $100,000+ to install with $5,000-15,000 a year in maintenance. Council directed staff to meet on-site with FDOT and to engage the city's lobbyists.
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