Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Adopting the Revised Stormwater Ordinance, and Discuss the Proposed Changes to the Storm Drain Utility Fee
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
CONTACT: Mark Hines, P.E., Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of the Stormwater Ordinance
· Discuss Storm Drain Utility Fee
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The Stormwater Ordinance has been revised based upon recommendations from the Stormwater Focus Group, Council, and members of the public.
· Two of the main changes to the ordinance are removal of requirements for detention to prevent downstream erosion and the removal of requirements for developers to address downstream erosion. The task of addressing downstream erosion will be assumed by the City.
· Additional funding will be required for City forces to address increased erosion.
· An increase in the existing Storm Drain Utility Fee is proposed to address the required additional funding.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· NA
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· Changes were recommended by the Stormwater Focus Group
· Changes have been reviewed and commented upon by BREP