November, 2023 Presentation

Speaker: Chas Webb, PE, CFM

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Topic:  City of Raleigh's Drainage Assistance and Stream Stabilization Programs

Presentation: PDF

Summary: The Drainage Assistance and Stream Stabilization programs are two City of Raleigh programs that help private residents with public flooding and erosion. Public flooding and erosion is classified as water that comes from City right-of-way or public land. These programs have helped dozens or residents with stormwater issues on their property. The programs are funded through the City stormwater utility fee.

This presentation will look at the history of the Raleigh Stormwater and the programs. It will identify goals, challenges and successes. It will also look at newly created Stream Stabilization program which was authorized by the City Council in 2022 to complement the Drainage Assistance program.

Bio: Chas Webb is an Engineering Supervisor that oversees the Drainage Assistance and Stream Stabilization programs. Chas has been with the City of Raleigh for 6 years. He’s a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) with his B.S. in civil engineering and M.S. in engineering management, both from UTC. He’s a licensed engineer in North Carolina and Tennessee and is also a Certified Floodplain Manager. Chas is also the ASCE Region 4 Governor of North Carolina. He’s authored four books.