Summary
A District 7 resident reported a large pile of storm debris blocking a fire hydrant on Appoline since July 3. Chair Santiago-Romero said DPW Director Brundage confirmed pickup is coming and promised to forward more locations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cleanup costs aren't detailed, but the city is using DPW, GSD and trash contractor crews on top of regular schedules.
Residents on Appoline between Joy and Oakman, and an elderly resident near the blocked hydrant.
Residents whose basements flood when catch basins clog.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
A District 7 resident reported a large pile of storm debris blocking a fire hydrant on Appoline since July 3. Chair Santiago-Romero said DPW Director Brundage confirmed pickup is coming and promised to forward more locations.
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
A former water department employee warned that leftover storm tree debris is clogging catch basins and raising flood risk; the chair said debris should be cleared within a week.
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
DPW Director Ron Brennish told the committee that crews from DPW and General Services are working daily to clear tree debris from the July 3 storm, with over 1,000 calls logged. Residents won't be ticketed for curbside debris, and small bundled amounts will be picked up by regular trash haulers on collection day.
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