On January 25, 2010 flooding caused damage to several property owners on Austin Circle. City Councilor Marianne LaBarge was notified by Diane Lake, resident of Austin Circle, to look at the damage done to several backyards and homes. Councilor LaBarge went onsite and stated "this was unacceptable!" This has been an ongoing problem which has progressively gotten worse every year.

Councilor LaBarge set up a meeting which was held on January 28, 2010 with the Department Head of The Board of Public Works, Mr. Ned Huntley, along with several residents, including Diane Lake who worked closely with City Councilor Marianne LaBarge to help put this meeting in place.

Residents voiced their concerns to Mr. Huntley, of the seriousness of the situation. City Councilor Marianne LaBarge suggested to Mr. Huntley that a meeting be put in place with Mayor Mary Clare Higgins. Last Thursday's date, February 4, 2010, Mayor Higgins notified Councilor LaBarge that the legalities of the matter would be examined by the City Solicitor and to give the Mayor two weeks before scheduling a meeting.