El Niño Storm Preparedness — Emergency Sewer Pumps
Summary
The city will rent temporary pumps for six months to protect the water quality control plant from flooding like the 2010 event, after waiving the normal waiting period.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$355,423 from the Sewer Fund.
All sewer customers relying on the water quality control plant during heavy storms.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Mobility and Infrastructure Committee — November 12, 2026
The city is required to maintain a Sewer System Management Plan to keep wastewater lines in good repair and prevent sewer spills. This update will show how implementation is going — which matters for public health, street integrity, and utility rates.
City Council — October 20, 2026
The city will rent temporary pumps for six months to protect the water quality control plant from flooding like the 2010 event, after waiving the normal waiting period.
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