Bitter Creek levee accreditation study
Summary
A resident pushed for debris cleanup, brush cutting, and even a city-owned goat herd to cut flood and wildfire risk along Bitter Creek, where roughly 40% of the city sits in a flood zone.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
A city goat herd could replace herbicide spraying costs and potentially earn rental revenue.
Residents in the floodplain and near woody creek corridors get reduced flood and fire risk.
None identified; the study carries cost but broad potential benefit.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Video — 2026-09-01
The council approved a $194,000 engineering study of the Pearl Street Park levee — the first step toward accreditation that could pull a big chunk of downtown, including the Bunning Park area, out of the floodplain. That could open land to development and let homeowners realize full property value.
City Council Video — 2026-04-21
A resident pushed for debris cleanup, brush cutting, and even a city-owned goat herd to cut flood and wildfire risk along Bitter Creek, where roughly 40% of the city sits in a flood zone.
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