Title
Discussion: Stormwater Utility Discussion June 2025
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Issue/Request:
Stormwater Utility Discussion May 2025
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 2023
• City staff presented the Stormwater Utility Study recommendations to the City Council in a February 2023 Work Session
• The initiative was tabled in consideration of external influences, election schedules and other priorities
• 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 at the April PWC Meeting. Discussions will continue with May focused on Level of Service.
Background:
The associated packets along with attached materials and presentations provide some historical context and reference. The subject presentation will review the level of service issues and questions for the potential establishment of a stormwater utility as supported in the Ignite! Strategic Plan and the City Council's Stormwater Priority Goal.
Presenter
George Binger III, P.E., CFM