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flooding | Pexels by Valeria Boltneva
Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc., an engineering firm hired to analyze local flooding experienced during Hurricane Ian and review city stormwater regulations, will host a public kickoff meeting for residents to understand what the project entails and share their input and observations this Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Brannon Center at 105 S. Riverside Dr.
Looking at the big picture, the team will:
- Host a public kickoff meeting on Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Brannon Center
- Acquire topographic and flood scenario-related data
- Compare city stormwater code and standards to similar communities in Florida
- Perform an Exposure Analysis to identify the depth of water caused by Hurricane Ian
- Analyze the impact of large new developments and their associated stormwater management systems
- Draft a Final Report including a geodatabase containing model input layers and results
- Present their findings to the City Commission on May 2
Leading the meeting will be Water Resources Managing Director & Senior Vice President Brett Cunningham, whose expertise extends to flood protection, water quality, water supply, natural systems, integrated water resources planning, wastewater collection systems, and funding procurement. He applies computer models and geographic information systems to assist in planning, problem solving, and developing management strategies.
Can't be there in person? Watch live video and replay of public meetings on the Agendas & Minutes page by clicking the View Event link.
Would you like to know more? Please contact City Engineer Kyle Fegley at kfegley@cityofnsb.com or 386-410-2811.
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