Residents report street flooding; council urges reporting so crews can inspect drains

Resident Joe Chula told the Cortland City Council that recent rains caused flooding on South Dale, Thornhill and nearby streets, and asked whether the city could respond to recurring backups.

Council members and staff urged residents to report flooding to city hall so crews can be dispatched to inspect storm drains and catch basins for blockages. A council member said catch-basin cleaning will be included in normal maintenance, especially during leaf season, and reminded residents not to discharge leaves and yard waste into streets.

Residents raised corrosion of some catch-basin covers and decorative landscape work that can clog grates. Council members said they would remind crews to monitor vulnerable catch basins and handle blockages when reported.

No formal action or vote was taken; council described the response as an operational maintenance matter.