Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Winter Garden public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with high priority
Crest Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Cracked 24- and 30-inch clay sewer lines feeding the wastewater plant need $2.83 million in emergency repairs — commissioners waived bidding because Wharton Smith is already on site and re-bidding would cost hundreds of thousands more.
Contractor damage to buried city utilities
Utility contractors keep hitting the city's water, sewer, and storm lines — hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage over the years, and one subcontractor has gone silent on a $45,000 bill. The new ordinance restores financial security requirements so the city can recover costs instead of eating them.
Reclaimed Water Outage After Power Surge
A power surge damaged wastewater plant equipment in the northern part of the city, and reclaimed water production and distribution are down while staff finds a workaround. A notice is posted on the city website.
Winter Garden Townhomes Backyard Flooding
A resident who has dealt with backyard flooding since 2001 asked for an update. The city has $175,000 budgeted and survey work started, but the project is stalled waiting on the homeowners' association to secure right-of-entry agreements from property owners.