Kerrville City Council hears flood recovery update during Tuesday’s meeting

The Kerrville City Council heard an update on Kerrville’s flood recovery efforts before the property tax public hearing on Tuesday.

Michael Hornes, the assistant City Manager, reported that 955,000 cubic yards of debris have been collected from the deadly Hill Country floods, with 95% coming from private land.

So far, 850 right-of-entry requests have been submitted in Kerrville, allowing state cleanup teams to enter private property to remove debris.  Hornes said 150 requests have been completed.

Arborists have marked and saved roughly 2,082 trees along the Guadalupe Riverbed.

Citizens are reminded that any dumping of household waste and garbage on or around the flood debris piles is considered illegal dumping.  This activity is officially classified as a public nuisance and a strict liability offense, meaning violators can be held accountable regardless of intent.