Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a multi-purpose hitch and carrier assembly for a golf cart or the like including a top plate assembly adapted to be carried on a golf cart or the like. An extension arm is engaged to the top plate assembly for selectively securing an upright safety grab bar. At least one retention plate is configured to be selectively secured to the upright safety grab bar. A brace plate has at least two flanges that are engaged to the at least one retention plate by a retention means, and an engagement portion selectively coupled to the brace plate and configured to be selectively secured to a wheeled and handled utility trailer or the like.

Abstract: A storm drain relief channel for providing fluid/debris access from the surface of a road to the interior portion of a catch basin including a rigid box structure includes a substantially-hollow channel structure disposed adjacent to the rigid box structure of a curb inlet, the substantially-hollow channel structure having a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening, wherein the first end is configured to be disposed adjacent to and substantially flush with, and in fluid/debris communication with, the surface of the road and the second end is configured to be disposed one of adjacent to and within, and in fluid/debris communication with, the interior portion of the curb inlet.