On June 7, 2018 Pasco County staff met with New Port Richey Public Works staff requesting the City grant Pasco County a 50’ drainage easement along the eastern property line of the Grey Preserve south of Plathe Road. The existing drainage easement is 15’ wide and contains a eight and a half (8.5’) foot deep ditch constructed at a 1:1 sloop. The 1:1 sloop is susceptible to frequent bank erosion which can hinder the volume and velocity of stormwater flow during storm events driving downstream from the East Berry Gardens sub-division to the north and a portion of the City Limits to the west adjacent to the Harbor View Mobile Home Park.
Subsequent to Public Works Department staff review, it was determined that this type of easement conveyance is warranted. The granting of a larger drainage easement will allow the County to enlarge the existing ditch which will benefit the County and the City by reducing the frequency of flooding in the surrounding areas. It will also allow the County to construct a ditch with banks at 4:1 slope. This grade is easier for maintenance personnel to maintain.