MITCHELL - MAY 2, 2022 - The Mitchell City Council will begin discussions about a charging stormwater fees to address the issue of flooding throughout the city.
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During the meeting Monday night, the concerns along Rabbitsville Road, Hel-Mar Addition and Teke Burton Drive were the area mentioned. However, there are other areas of stormwater runoff and concerns.
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With the construction of several houses throughout the City of Mitchell in the area along Rabbitsville Road and Hel-Mar Acres Addition, city council members stated it was time to start addressing the issue.
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The cost of fixing these problems would need the aid of grant funding. In order, to be eligible for grant funding there must be a storm water fee established by the city.
At the June city council meeting the establishment of a stormwater fees will be discussed.
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