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Port St. Lucie narrowly approves $6 stormwater fee increase amid debate over projects and transparency
Summary
Council approved a $6-per-year increase to the city's stormwater fee after a contentious hearing. Supporters said the increase funds critical canal and basin projects; opponents raised concerns about notice language, fund transparency and whether the city should absorb costs first.
The Port St. Lucie City Council approved a $6 annual increase to the city's stormwater user fee for fiscal year 2025-26 after a divided discussion and a public hearing that attracted dozens of residents. The new rate was described by staff as necessary to advance major basin, canal and water-control projects, including the Okemock Watershed Improvement Project and replacement of aging water-control structures.
Public Works Director and city engineer Colt Swart outlined five priority projects the city plans to pursue using stormwater revenue: the Okemock basin improvements…
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