Grant Opportunity for Road and Drainage Projects
Summary
Council agreed to roughly double stormwater drainage spending to $730,000 to engineer projects to 30% design, a requirement to qualify for state and regional grants. Flooding problems around King's Manor, Prince and Lake View were discussed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Maintenance/repair expenditures rise from $365,000 to $730,000, leaving roughly $1M in fund balance.
Neighborhoods plagued by flooding, particularly east of Lake Blvd and the Atchison area.
Residents along the construction routes dealing with ongoing disruption — including one whose vehicle was damaged by a contractor and later made whole.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 22, 2026
The city learned of a new grant, up to $10 million per project, that could fund a road project and a drainage project — but the application window closes November 17-18, so staff and McAdams are rushing to submit.
City Council - Aug 27, 2026
Big projects are moving: Carlisle Road goes out for bid with construction possible by year's end, the Hundley/Shady Shores underground drainage is nearly done, and pavement work at Gotcher and Hundley should start soon. A resident publicly thanked the council for pushing through the disruption.
City Council - Aug 13, 2026
Council agreed to roughly double stormwater drainage spending to $730,000 to engineer projects to 30% design, a requirement to qualify for state and regional grants. Flooding problems around King's Manor, Prince and Lake View were discussed.
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