Gayport/Gazeport stormwater mitigation project begins mobilization after decades of flooding

Multiple residents addressed council to report that the long‑planned Gazeport (recorded in the transcript as both "Gazeport" and "Gayport") Storm Water Mitigation Project is finally moving into construction mobilization. A resident identified in the transcript as Elder Boost described site preparation, removal of a large weeping‑willow tree to make way for an outfall pipe, compost filter socks lining the field and excavators staged at the site. "For those of us who have lived with repeated flooding, this is more than just another construction project. It represents hope that the future generations of Gayport families will not have to experience the same losses," the resident said.

Speakers urged the council to fill a current vacancy so the board has full capacity as the project approaches a September 30 grant deadline. Staff later confirmed the contractor received a formal notice to proceed on June 29 and has 90 days from that date to complete the Gazeport contract work, per the project report given to council.