Medium PriorityEnvironmentopen
South Awbrey Butte stormwater drainage problem
Summary
Coring found solid basalt up to 200 feet down on Awbrey Butte, so planned dry wells won't work. Staff are redesigning with surface improvements and possibly land acquisition, aided by $2 million in Clean Water State Revolving Fund principal forgiveness.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$2 million in principal forgiveness is allocated, but redesign will take longer than the original plan.
✅Who benefits
Awbrey Butte residents who currently face drainage problems on the butte.
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