Following last year’s flooding, city staff are planning ahead prior to the beginning of the 2012 monsoon.

Sedona City Council unanimously approved a pre-monsoon maintenance program during its regular meeting Tuesday, April 24, following a brief presentation on the effort by city staff. The monsoon typically begins in mid-June.

The pre-monsoon maintenance effort is slated to cost approximately $50,000. Money for the effort will be paid via this year’s operating contingency funds, according to Sedona City Manager Tim Ernster.

For the full story, see the Friday, April 27, edition of the Sedona Red Rock News.