15 - FLOODING AND DRAINAGE ISSUES

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Item No. 15 COUNCIL MEMBER AGENDA ITEM REQUEST Please complete this form to have an item placed on the agenda for the Council's consideration. The deadline for requesting an item on an agenda will be the Wednesday before the council meeting takes place. This time is necessary so that staff can research the matter and prepare /review an ordinance, resolution, or other document such as a contract. In order for your fellow Council Members to fully understand your item, have productive discussion, ensure efficient council meetings, and for staff to be able to assist you as completely as possible, it is important that you describe the item with as much detail as possible and include any supporting documentation so that it may be included in the Council's meeting packets. Please return this completed form to the City Manager's office or the City Clerk's office. Council member making request: ❑ Aaron Jenkins ❑ Matt Frierson ❑ Sue Lancaster ❑ Edwin Pickle ❑ Benny Plata ® A.J. Hashmi ❑ Steve Clifford Description of Item: Due to the recent storms large amounts of rainfall, and flooding, which added to the city's already existing g rainage issues, I feel that as a Council we need to address drainage issues throughout the City with a more aggressive plan of action. Discuss flooding of houses in city areas and take action on appropriating funds from General Fund Reserves and other sources for drainage improvements, in an effort to avoid future occurrences. Are additional sheets or supporting materials attached? ® Yes ❑ No I request that this item be placed on the agenda for the: ® City Council meeting on this date: May 16, 2016 ❑ Sometime in the next 2 meetings ❑ No specific time in mind — just keep it on a list of pending issues Signature: A.J. Hashmi Date: 5 -10 -2016 City of Paris Revised 05/12/2015