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Stormwater Fee Redesign and Rate Structure

Summary

The city is considering overhauling stormwater fees from utility bill percentages to a hard-surface ERU model. This aims to distribute costs more fairly to commercial properties with large parking lots while slightly lowering bills for most residents.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 26, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Generates approximately $3.9 million annually, shifting cost burdens from residential customers to commercial property owners with large impervious footprints.

✅Who benefits

Most residential property owners who will see modest decreases or stable bills, along with the city utility fund which gains sustainable maintenance revenue.

⚠️Who could be affected

Commercial property owners and large retail centers with extensive parking lots who face significant monthly fee increases.

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