Utilities capital program — $126.8 million over five years
Delaware
Summary
Residents near Lake Street said basements flood when an aging storm sewer backs up and lights flicker as new apartments come online. Staff said utilities are sized for growth and redevelopment must meet modern stormwater standards, but promised to loop in the utilities department.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any storm sewer fixes would likely be a city capital project, not a developer obligation.
Residents if redevelopment triggers stormwater and utility upgrades.
Homeowners like Joseph Amato who've had basement flooding from the aging storm line.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Sep 2, 2026
Residents near Lake Street said basements flood when an aging storm sewer backs up and lights flicker as new apartments come online. Staff said utilities are sized for growth and redevelopment must meet modern stormwater standards, but promised to loop in the utilities department.
Finance Committee - Sep 1, 2026
Water, sewer, and stormwater projects total $126.8 million, mostly ratepayer-funded with grants not yet secured. Big-ticket items: a possible $54 million reservoir, an ~$8 million water tower, and mandated lead line replacements starting 2028.
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