Summary
Two approvals move this drainage project forward: $15,000 in extra engineering scope and a $118,156 deal with the irrigation district to do the excavation and hauling — about 29% below the engineer's estimate. Roughly 300 homes in Cotton Estates, Tahoe, and downstream subdivisions should see better drainage.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$133,156 combined in new commitments, funded through the drainage bond, with about $46,000 saved on excavation.
About 300 homes in Cotton Estates, Tahoe, and downstream subdivisions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Aug 4, 2026
Two approvals move this drainage project forward: $15,000 in extra engineering scope and a $118,156 deal with the irrigation district to do the excavation and hauling — about 29% below the engineer's estimate. Roughly 300 homes in Cotton Estates, Tahoe, and downstream subdivisions should see better drainage.
City Commission - Feb 18, 2026
About 1,000 feet of ditch near Silva Elementary will be widened to cut flood risk for the school and nearby neighborhoods, including a choke point at a 42-inch culvert.
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