Title
Discussion: Stormwater Utility Discussion July 2025
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Issue/Request:
Stormwater Utility Discussion July 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
• 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 to present financial requirements in support of the desired Levels of Service, review funding alternatives, SWAC recommendations, etc. Discussion and potential selection of preferred funding source. Continued exploration of remaining Stormwater Utility questions (e.g. rates, credits, billing, public education).
Background:
The associated packets along with attached materials and presentations provide some historical context and reference. The subject presentation will review the funding requirements and sources 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