The city finally broke ground on the repairs today. We pushed and they listened. Stay alert to ensure they actually finish the job.
May 22, 2021
Stop the Tidal Flow! Urge the City of St. Pete Beach to Fix the Spillways in Don Ce-Sar Place
Final supporters
We, the undersigned residents and voters of Don Ce-Sar Place, implore the City leadership to immediately complete the planned work on the spillways in Don Ce-Sar Place (stormwater drainage, tide flex valves, and seawall reconstruction)** to prevent tidal flow into the neighborhood. The estimated time for completion of this work has repeatedly been pushed back, from August 2020 to, now, October 2021, even though funding was approved for this project in the 2020 budget. Maintenance of infrastructure to control flooding in our neighborhood has been a concern for decades; we ask the City to finally give it the overdue urgent attention it deserves.
DCPOC IS NOT COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THIS PETITION AT THIS TIME!!
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**In early 2020, the City adopted a flood control plan directed to prevent bay water flooding during increasingly high tides, focusing on seawall reconstruction and tide flex valve installation. Under this plan, the City targeted locations separated into five work efforts to avoid waiting on full design of all locations. In Phase One, in July of 2020, flex valve installation in outfall pipes began in locations 1, 2 and 3 (see below). Phase one still needs design/installation flaws to be addressed. In Phase 2, in August 2020, the City approved seawall and outfall structure rebuilding and flex valve installation in locations 6, 7, and 8, but, so far, nothing has been done in those locations, or in Phase 3 locations 4 and 5, where seawall reconstruction and valve installation have also been approved. For Phase 4, a preliminary design concept has been approved for installation of tide flex valves and baffle boxes at location F, which is controlled by FDOT. Phase 4 has been started but not completed. With respect to Phase 5, the City is aware of flooding vulnerabilities at the Don Ce-Sar Boat Ramp and road elevation changes or other infrastructure changes will likely be necessary to protect against future flooding scenarios, but no plans are being pursued at this time for this longer-term effort.
1 East/South Maritana Drive and East Debazan Avenue
2 South Maritana Drive and West Debazan Avenue
3 East Maritana and 36th Avenue
4 West Maritana and Alfonso
5 West Maritana and Alhambra
6 Don Jose and South Maritana
7 West Maritana close to 3100
8 East Maritana close to 3612
F Outfalls located along the Bayway
Updates
April 21, 2021
The city keeps moving the goalposts on these repairs. We are pressing them for a firm timeline because our streets cannot handle another high tide.
Reached 100 supporters
April 21, 2021
54 Comments
The past two years have been significantly worse with higher flood levels and more frequency. This issue has been recognized for years, and yet our neighborhood has not seen any significant relief efforts. It is time that this urgent issue be remedied for Don CeSar Place neighborhood. Thank you.
I agree with the design/installation flaws! The tide flex valve at location #2 is a joke, it will do nothing to prevent influx of water.
I’ve lived here since 1966, They tried “baffles” in the 70s, Didnot last, The seawall around Don Cesar Place was put in approx. 1922! Ya think it’s time for a new seawall ? Eliminate the “Engineering Studies”! We need a new seawall! And higher!
This is a constant threat to my home at 3400 E. Maritina. The water rises on the street with the tide, when coupled by rain it seeps into my garage. This past November with the storm my entire house was flooded with 2 feet of water. With the outrageous deductible on flood insurance all costs were incurred by us totaling over 8k.
We have lived on S Maritana Dr for almost 25 years. I agree with Mr Richardson, that the flooding has continued to worsen over the years with the continued deterioration of the spillways. At the very least, these spillways, that date back to the 1920’s, need to be repaired ASAP and before the start of this year’s hurricane season.
Please fix the spillways
Waiting for a long time for the city to prevent tidal flow into the neighborhood
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The city finally broke ground on the repairs today. We pushed and they listened. Stay alert to ensure they actually finish the job.
May 22, 2021
Stop the Tidal Flow! Urge the City of St. Pete Beach to Fix the Spillways in Don Ce-Sar Place
Final supporters
We, the undersigned residents and voters of Don Ce-Sar Place, implore the City leadership to immediately complete the planned work on the spillways in Don Ce-Sar Place (stormwater drainage, tide flex valves, and seawall reconstruction)** to prevent tidal flow into the neighborhood. The estimated time for completion of this work has repeatedly been pushed back, from August 2020 to, now, October 2021, even though funding was approved for this project in the 2020 budget. Maintenance of infrastructure to control flooding in our neighborhood has been a concern for decades; we ask the City to finally give it the overdue urgent attention it deserves.
DCPOC IS NOT COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THIS PETITION AT THIS TIME!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
**In early 2020, the City adopted a flood control plan directed to prevent bay water flooding during increasingly high tides, focusing on seawall reconstruction and tide flex valve installation. Under this plan, the City targeted locations separated into five work efforts to avoid waiting on full design of all locations. In Phase One, in July of 2020, flex valve installation in outfall pipes began in locations 1, 2 and 3 (see below). Phase one still needs design/installation flaws to be addressed. In Phase 2, in August 2020, the City approved seawall and outfall structure rebuilding and flex valve installation in locations 6, 7, and 8, but, so far, nothing has been done in those locations, or in Phase 3 locations 4 and 5, where seawall reconstruction and valve installation have also been approved. For Phase 4, a preliminary design concept has been approved for installation of tide flex valves and baffle boxes at location F, which is controlled by FDOT. Phase 4 has been started but not completed. With respect to Phase 5, the City is aware of flooding vulnerabilities at the Don Ce-Sar Boat Ramp and road elevation changes or other infrastructure changes will likely be necessary to protect against future flooding scenarios, but no plans are being pursued at this time for this longer-term effort.
1 East/South Maritana Drive and East Debazan Avenue
2 South Maritana Drive and West Debazan Avenue
3 East Maritana and 36th Avenue
4 West Maritana and Alfonso
5 West Maritana and Alhambra
6 Don Jose and South Maritana
7 West Maritana close to 3100
8 East Maritana close to 3612
F Outfalls located along the Bayway
Updates
April 21, 2021
The city keeps moving the goalposts on these repairs. We are pressing them for a firm timeline because our streets cannot handle another high tide.
Reached 100 supporters
April 21, 2021
54 Comments
Have lived here 50 (yep!) years and have old photo of my boy, then 8 or 9, body surfing toward So De Bazan along in Don Jose. Seems that Spillway engineering hasn't improved. PLEASE make us a priority. Finally. After 50m years!
The past two years have been significantly worse with higher flood levels and more frequency. This issue has been recognized for years, and yet our neighborhood has not seen any significant relief efforts. It is time that this urgent issue be remedied for Don CeSar Place neighborhood. Thank you.
I agree with the design/installation flaws! The tide flex valve at location #2 is a joke, it will do nothing to prevent influx of water.
I’ve lived here since 1966, They tried “baffles” in the 70s, Didnot last, The seawall around Don Cesar Place was put in approx. 1922! Ya think it’s time for a new seawall ? Eliminate the “Engineering Studies”! We need a new seawall! And higher!
This is a constant threat to my home at 3400 E. Maritina. The water rises on the street with the tide, when coupled by rain it seeps into my garage. This past November with the storm my entire house was flooded with 2 feet of water. With the outrageous deductible on flood insurance all costs were incurred by us totaling over 8k.
We have lived on S Maritana Dr for almost 25 years. I agree with Mr Richardson, that the flooding has continued to worsen over the years with the continued deterioration of the spillways. At the very least, these spillways, that date back to the 1920’s, need to be repaired ASAP and before the start of this year’s hurricane season.
Please fix the spillways
Waiting for a long time for the city to prevent tidal flow into the neighborhood
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Have lived here 50 (yep!) years and have old photo of my boy, then 8 or 9, body surfing toward So De Bazan along in Don Jose. Seems that Spillway engineering hasn't improved. PLEASE make us a priority. Finally. After 50m years!