Appropriate Funding for Hamilton and Slater Flood Station Repairs City Council Meeting
November 7, 2023
Background
City has 15 Flood Control Stations to mitigate flood risk in low elevation sections of the City.
Hamilton Station Pump #1 failed after the final rain event of the season. Pumps #3 and #4 heat exchangers were determined to be undersized during the Summer Tropical Storm.
Slater Station ingested a tire causing damage to Pump #1.
Hamilton Flood Station Damage
Slater Flood Station Damage
Requested Action
Estimated cost for repairing both stations = $210,000; Appropriation requested from Drainage Fund (211).
Repairs expected to take 60 days.
Failure to Repair These Stations Increases Flooding Risk to Area Streets, Residences and Business.