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Goodyear council directs notice to advertise potential stormwater fee; debates size and timing
Summary
Water Services and Finance staff presented options for a citywide stormwater fee to fund rising maintenance and regulatory costs; council agreed to advertise a notice of intent but voiced concern over proposed fee levels and timing.
Water Services Director Barbara Chappell and Finance Director Jared Askelson presented a proposal on Sept. 15 for a citywide stormwater fee to fund stormwater operations, regulatory compliance and capital work. Council directed staff to proceed with advertising a notice of intent to set utility rate changes, including a stormwater fee, for a public hearing in December, while several members said they were uncomfortable with some proposed fee levels.
Why it matters: Goodyear, as a jurisdiction larger than 50,000 people, must meet stormwater regulatory requirements enforced by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Staff said stormwater…
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