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Clifton
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Stormwater compliance and failed engineering contract

Summary

The council rejected the cheaper Artheon bid for state-mandated stormwater plan updates, even though the city is already out of compliance with NJDEP and could be fined. Flooding and drainage are top resident concerns.

At a glance

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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$40,000 contract now unawarded, with possible DEP fines looming.

✅Who benefits

Residents concerned about flooding if the work is eventually done.

⚠️Who could be affected

The whole city if DEP fines follow the continued non-compliance.

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