Sedona AZ (April 8, 2014) – The City of Sedona Arizona is beginning the third year of its Pre-Monsoon Inspection and Clean-up Program. This program involves inspection of public and private drainage ways in various areas of the City during the months of April through June 2014.

The citywide inspection will identify debris, dirt, and vegetation in drainage ways that may significantly impede the flow of storm water during a monsoon storm, or that may be carried downstream by a storm. Debris, dirt, and vegetation moved downstream may clog culverts and bridge underpasses resulting in additional flooding, beyond what might have occurred if drainage ways had been free flowing. Also, because waterways in Sedona flow into Oak Creek, the debris in and adjacent to channels and washes contribute to the creek’s pollution.

Because many of the drainage areas being inspected pass through the rear of properties, property owners and residents along drainage areas will be contacted by City personnel. Property owners are also encouraged to contact the City of Sedona with concerns or questions related to washes or drainage areas on their private properties.

In an effort to help with the haul off of debris, the City will provide some assistance with curb side debris pick up if the clean-up area has been identified and inspected by City staff. The City will allow for the temporary placement of debris on the road shoulders to be disposed of by its contracted service provider.

City personnel wear badges identifying them as City employees. If you have questions whether a person may be associated with the City of Sedona, call (928) 204-7111. For questions related to the 2014 Pre-Monsoon Maintenance Program contact Victor Estrada, Interim City Maintenance Superintendent, at 928-204-7800.

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