The City of Fort Myers Stormwater Management section exists to achieve and maintain a high level of drainage and flood protection for all citizens and monitor, improve, and maintain water quality in compliance with state and federal permit requirements.
Who we are:
Melanie Grigsby P.E.
Stormwater Resource Manager
239-321-7467
mgrigsby@cityftmyers.com
Joe Ortolona, Environmental Analyst
Office: 239-410-0129
Email: jortolona@cityftmyers.com
What We Do:
- Update the 1987 Drainage Master Plan to enable us to plan improvements to provide a uniform drainage benefit to all property in within the city.
- Manage drainage improvement components of the ongoing utility improvements throughout the city.
- Construct flood protection projects in vulnerable areas: Dean Park
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations concerning stormwater management by municipalities:
- Inspection of all land disturbing construction activities within the city
- Inspection of industrial sites
- Investigation of water quality problems
- Water quality monitoring program
- Public education program
- Review new development to ensure proper management of stormwater.