What: Response to the July 17 storm, which dropped about five inches of rain and caused widespread sewer backups on the east side and a flood gate failure at Duck Creek in Oakley.
Where it stands: The Metropolitan Sewer District approved more than 1,200 backup cleanings costing over $5 million. A supplemental relief program approved 835 applications and awarded $773,000 as of October 9. The stormwater utility has contracted for a roughly 24-month master plan and is raising detention requirements; a wet weather surcharge on large non-residential customers is targeted for 2027.
Next: Final relief program report expected late October or early November; a flood resilience task force framework expected within a month.