New Orleans' Unspent $10 Million for Catch Basin Clean-Up Raises Concerns
The city council allocated $10 million for catch basin cleaning in New Orleans, but almost none of it has been spent in the last 15 months, leading to clogged catch basins and flooding in neighborhoods. Council members express frustration over the delay and question the management of the public works department. The Cantrell administration responds by stating that catch basin maintenance staff have been working ahead of the parade season and a cleaning contractor is expected to assign crews shortly.