KCMO water issues

An update: The two water pipe leaks on Southwest Trafficway were fixed some time ago, yes, so great. But the one at about 35th Street and that same Southwest Trafficway is still leaking and there's another at 37th,too. In the meantime, there is a rather large leak--meaning lots and lots of water running down the street--on Main Street just before 43rd as you're headed South. With the far under freezing temperatures forecast for us this Thursday, I predict we'll see at least one, if not some accidents there unless it's fixed before then, which is likely doubtful. Stay tuned. Good luck to us.

Updates on KCMO water pipe breaks

The two--count 'em, two--breaks on Southwest Trafficway are STILL leaking and seeping on and into the street just South of 31st Street, for starters. Then, the break at 48th and Belleview, just off the Plaza, are still going strong. I also believe there is a biggie leaking just to the side of the Raphael Hotel, at 48th and Ward Parkway. I thought I'd give a "heads up" to Mayor James and the Water Department, in case they have any idea of getting over there to get them fixed. That's just a few I'm aware of at present.

Broken KC water pipes, ad inifinitum

It seems there are two things this mayor and City Hall needs to get a handle on right now. The first is the annual shoot-fest in the city with the other being the water pipes that burst all across the city, underground. Driving this morning, I saw one on 31st Street, coming up the hill (East), between Southwest Boulevard and Southwest Trafficway and then another, one block South of 31st Street, right on Southwest Trafficway. Crazy.

Water Department Chief leaves: wth?

The Star reports today that the KCMO Water Department Chief resigned this week.

What?

The questions come from the facts that a) he resigned, and somewhat quickly and surprisingly, first and b) three weeks ago he was "suspended last month with pay." It seems "an investigation was being undertaken of serious allegations" against him--Bernardo Garcia--since these allegations were "raised by someone in the Water Services Department."

Excuse me?

Three weeks ago he's suspended and now he quits, saying he "had voluntarily resigned to pursue other interests and spend more time with his family."

Right. I'm certain of it. It was just that.

Say, did you see those flying pigs last night?

No, no, you watch, more will come of this yet, I'd expect.

And I believe it will involve attorneys, at some point.

And it won't be pretty.


Have a great weekend, y'all.