Stormwater user fee changes
Summary
Two new stormwater inspector positions, a new jet-vac truck, camera van and dedicated crew shift the program from reactive fixes to preventative inspection. Councilor Aasen pushed for more enforcement, arguing illicit discharge fines could pay for the inspectors.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Stormwater spending jumps from roughly $973,000 to $2.4 million thanks to bond refinancing freeing up cash.
Residents near flood-prone and aging stormwater infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (3)
2027 Budget Q & A with City Administration and the City Council - Sep 28, 2026
Two new stormwater inspector positions, a new jet-vac truck, camera van and dedicated crew shift the program from reactive fixes to preventative inspection. Councilor Aasen pushed for more enforcement, arguing illicit discharge fines could pay for the inspectors.
City Council Meeting - Jul 20, 2026
An ordinance would revise the monthly stormwater fees charged to residential and non-residential properties and remove the annual cost-of-living adjustment. That directly touches what property owners pay each month for stormwater service.
City Council Meeting - Jul 6, 2026
An ordinance would amend monthly stormwater fees for homes and businesses and remove the annual cost-of-living adjustment. That could mean more predictable bills, but the underlying rate levels could change.
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