Summary
Funding remains for private sewer lateral repairs in 97 neighborhoods, plus a $356 million grant for alley/sewer infrastructure and a $1 million seawall pilot in Jefferson-Chalmers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$356 million in disaster recovery dollars for sewers and alleys; $1 million for seawalls; private repair program targeting 1,500+ homes.
Homeowners with 2021 basement backups and Jefferson-Chalmers shoreline residents.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Formal Session
A $250,000 federal disaster-recovery contract would pay for basement cleaning/sanitizing and HVAC repair or replacement for residents whose basements flooded — part of the ongoing sewer backup response.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
Funding remains for private sewer lateral repairs in 97 neighborhoods, plus a $356 million grant for alley/sewer infrastructure and a $1 million seawall pilot in Jefferson-Chalmers.
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