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Stormwater Utility Commission backs phased rate increase to $6.50 by 2028
Summary
The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Commission voted Oct. 14 to recommend the Town Council approve a three-year, phased increase in the stormwater utility rate from $4.50 to $6.50 per ERU to preserve reserves, fund repairs and meet regulatory obligations.
The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Commission voted unanimously Oct. 14 to recommend that the Town Council adopt a phased increase in the stormwater utility rate, raising the equivalent residential unit (ERU) monthly charge from $4.50 to $6.50 over three years beginning July 1, 2026.
The commission and staff said the adjustment is necessary to complete urgent infrastructure repairs, meet updated regulatory requirements, and protect the utility’s financial standing. Without an increase, staff projected the stormwater fund’s cash balance could drop to about 12% by 2027, below the town’s 15% reserve target.
Dennis Roberts, stormwater utility division manager for the Town of Oro Valley, presented the analysis that staff used to recommend a phased approach. Roberts said…
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