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<p style="font-size: 150%; font-weight: bold;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">November 22, 2023</p>
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<br />Matthew.Nestor@CoMo.gov</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">Stormwater Utility schedules public meeting to discuss project on Bernadette Drive</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display:inline;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility has scheduled a public information meeting to discuss a proposed stormwater improvement project on Bernadette Drive. The meeting will be held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Bernadette stormwater improvement project proposes to replace the existing stormwater inlet structures and pipes on Bernadette Drive between the Joe Machens dealership and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flooding occurs on Bernadette Drive because of limited inlet capacity and undersized pipes. The proposed project includes not only larger inlets and pipes, but also additional infrastructure to help with capacity. Hydraulic improvements on properties adjacent to the area are also being considered. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In order to avoid disruption during the Our Lady of Lourdes school session, the Utility would attempt to complete the construction in summer 2024.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the meeting, residents will have the opportunity to review preliminary plans, ask questions, make comments and complete a public comment form.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Public comments will also be accepted online at </span><a href="http://beheard.como.gov/bernadette-stormwater-improvement"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BeHeard.CoMo.gov</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> through Dec. 13.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Rick Kaufmann at 573.874.7269 or at </span><a href="mailto:Rick.Kaufmann@CoMo.gov"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rick.Kaufmann@CoMo.gov</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email </span></em><a href="mailto:City@CoMo.gov"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">City@CoMo.gov</span></em></a><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.</span></em></div>
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