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Discussion: Recommendations for Stormwater Infrastructure Levels of Service, Resources, and Dedicated Funding
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Issue/Request:
Recommendations for Stormwater Infrastructure Levels of Service, Resources, and Dedicated Funding
Key Issues:
Stormwater Utility discussions have been ongoing for decades and recommended in City Strategic Plans, including Ignite!
City Council approved a contract in October 2021 with Black & Veatch to conduct a Stormwater Utility Rate Study
City staff completed 3 meetings with the Stormwater Advisory Committee (SWAC) composed of local residents, businesses and other stakeholders in 2022-2023
City staff presented the Stormwater Utility Study recommendations to the City Council in a February 2023 Work Session
City Council established Stormwater as a Priority Goal during the 2024 Strategic Retreat and subsequently directed staff to continue previous work in discussion with the Public Works Committee for review of stormwater issues, SWAC recommendations, and key remaining issues to be addressed before consideration of a ballot measure.
Public Works Committee (PWC) considered the Stormwater Utility Levels of Service at the May and June PWC Meetings. PWC provided consensus and direction to Staff with regard to desired Levels of Service.
City staff presented financial requirements in support of the desired Levels of Service, reviewed funding alternatives, SWAC recommendations, etc. to PWC. Discussion and potential selection of preferred funding source occurred in July. Continued exploration of remaining Stormwater Utility questions (e.g. rates, credits, billing, public education) were pending a selected funding source.
PWC considered three funding scenarios at the July and August PWC meetings. PWC provided guidance to staff to finalize a recommendation to use a local sales tax to fund the desired levels of service with a desired vote in 2026.
Background:
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