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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Boulder City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Xeriscape heat island and Bureau of Reclamation site conditions
Residents again complained the xeriscape conversion outside the Bureau's admin building left a heat island — dead plants, a lost Joshua tree, and mounds that heat nearby homes. The Bureau promised better communication and winter replanting but made no commitment on removing the mounds.
SNWA Effluent Reuse Feasibility Study
Mayor Hardy flagged that fixing Boulder City's wastewater effluent issues could cost more than $200 million — money the city doesn't have — and said regional discussions are underway to find solutions.