infrastructure

Inquired about accelerating the impervious surface fee plan proposed by MSD to address overland flooding.

Argued that the city should pursue comprehensive sewer separation solutions despite the high cost because it is the right thing to do.

Expressed opposition to the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project and concerns over highway expansion impacts on city population.

Expressed concerns about building department enforcement in poor neighborhoods and city spending priorities.

Criticized city leadership regarding flood response, street conditions, and public spending decisions.

Criticized highway widening priorities like the Brent Spence Bridge over local infrastructure needs like sewers and streets.

Criticized flood infrastructure failures, climate inaction, and spending priorities over basic community needs.

Shared issues with storm debris left on her property by utility tree cutters following the July storms.

Described losing multiple vehicles to floods in Hyde Park and criticized delayed post-storm communication and cleanup support.

Evanston resident advocated for neighbors facing recurrent basement flooding and argued that broken and cracked underground clay pipes are causing the damage.

Supported the building energy benchmarking ordinance and highlighted long-term infrastructure cost estimates associated with climate change.

A new Hyde Park resident who lost a car and property to flooding warned of community decline if urgent infrastructure action is not taken.

A long-time resident described flooding six times in recent years and requested infrastructure replacements and street drainage improvements.

Representing the Sierra Club Miami Group, supported an impervious surface fee to motivate property owners to retain stormwater.

Expressed support for the building energy benchmarking ordinance and urged council to add an amendment accelerating an impervious surface charge implementation plan.

Representing Hyde Park Neighborhood Council, thanked first responders but highlighted repeated flooding events in June and July, requesting a comprehensive root-cause study.

Mount Lookout Community Council president detailed severe flood impacts on residents and businesses, calling for a cross-agency problem-solving consortium.

Criticized city fiscal governance and endowment fund practices, drawing comparisons between park fund usage and stormwater/sewer infrastructure needs.

Discussed how city investment helped professionalize Asian Addy's operations, leading to a successful food fest, and requested continued support for year two.

Advocated for green infrastructure, biochar utilization for rain events, and youth educational engagement.

Expressed concerns about a building collapse near Eastern Avenue and proposed moving stormwater utility management to the parks department for better green infrastructure maintenance.

Expressed frustration over delayed tree pruning on East McMicken Avenue in Over-the-Rhine, citing safety hazards.

Voiced frustration over infrastructure conditions and lack of engagement on community safety and programs.

Expressed frustration with street safety funding decisions and past accidents.

Voiced frustration over city handling of public projects and suggested repurposing downtown signage.