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Flood Control
Flood Control is budgeted
separately from the staffed divisions, with the majority of the
work being completed by members of the Streets Division as a part
of their storm drainage system functions, and normally managed by
the Street Superintendent. The flood control system includes underground
storm drainage systems, drainage ditches, levees on both banks of
the river and three pumping stations to eliminate surface water
from retention ponds within the City during high river stages. Gates
at openings in the levee may be closed during high water, and an
emergency operations plan implemented. Routine maintenance responsibilities
include mowing and maintenance of flood control levees, grounds
around storm water retention ponds and large open areas such as
Kanza Park, and inspection and repair of large pumping plant facilities.
The project is inspected annually by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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The Skunk Run Pumping Motor
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The Skunk Run Outfall.
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