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Goodyear staff propose citywide stormwater fee; council agrees to advertise notice of intent for public hearing
Summary
Water Services and Finance staff presented options for a citywide stormwater fee at the Sept. 15 work session. Council gave direction to include a stormwater fee in next week's notice of intent and set a public hearing for Dec. 15, 2025, while members debated the size and timing of any final fee.
Barbara Chappell, the city's water services director, and Jared Askelson, finance director, presented staff's evaluation of a citywide stormwater fee at the Sept. 15 Goodyear City Council work session and sought direction on whether to include a stormwater fee in the notice of intent the council will adopt next week.
Why it matters: Goodyear currently pays for stormwater operations from the general fund. Staff said stormwater-related expenditures have risen from about $400,000 to $3,000,000 in the current budget and are projected to continue growing; a dedicated fee would create a stable, targeted revenue source for maintenance, regulatory compliance and capital work.
What staff proposed: - Staff presented two general approaches: an aggressive recovery plan targeting 100% of operating costs by fiscal year 2027…
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