After 30 years of minimal investment in Englewood’s Stormwater System, the city began to aggressively plan for major upgrades starting in 2020.
2020:
- Developed a 15-year stormwater masterplan, the first such plan in over 20 years
- Updated the city’s Drainage Criteria Manual for developers which included stormwater detention requirements to control excess runoff from new developments or redevelopments
2021:
- Raised resident and business stormwater utility rates based on a Stormwater Rate and Fee Study, giving the city the ability to fund needed improvements
- Based on new stormwater fees, were able to issue $8,665,000 in stormwater revenue bonds
- City was approved for a $26 million loan from the State Revolving Loan Fund Program (SRF) to fund the South Englewood Flood Reduction Project. Learn more about the project here.
- Expended $5 million to acquire land in the 4300 block of Windermere Street for new regional stormwater detention facility
2022:
- Invested $2.5 million in new pipes and upgraded inlets constructed throughout 2021 and 2022 in the south central portion of the city
- Completed design of regional detention facility at 4395 S. Windermere Street
2023 and beyond:
- Clearing land now for construction of regional stormwater facility
- Beginning construction later this year on $18.4 million South Englewood Flood Reduction Project scheduled for completion in 2024. Learn more about the project here.
Let the city know of any problem stormwater areas in either structures or yards.
