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Lynn Haven commission authorizes initial resolution to place proposed stormwater assessment on TRIM notices
Summary
Commissioners approved a preliminary resolution to notify property owners of proposed changes to the stormwater assessment methodology, switching from EBU to ERU and updating tier structures; the final adoption of assessments will occur later in the fiscal process.
The Lynn Haven City Commission by resolution authorized staff to place a preliminary stormwater-assessment notice on TRIM (Truth in Millage) notices, reflecting a methodology change to bill by equivalent residential units (ERUs) and revised tier structures.
Why it matters: Changing the unit of measure and tiering method alters how stormwater costs are allocated across properties. The initial resolution is a required step to notify property owners; a separate annual (final) resolution will be adopted later if the commission proceeds.
What was approved: The city attorney explained the two-step process required by the city’s ordinance: the initial resolution adopted at the meeting notifies the public of the proposed methodology (the change to ERUs and the new tier structure) and directs staff to prepare a preliminary assessment roll and public-notice materials. The second step will be a final resolution in September to impose the assessments for collection in the next fiscal year if the commission moves forward.
Commission discussion and clarifications: Commissioners asked whether the change will trigger additional notices in future years; the city attorney clarified that if the commission keeps the same methodology going forward, there will not be an extraordinary TRIM notice next year — only the standard annual resolution to adopt the assessment. Staff and commissioners noted the change is part of a five-year plan to keep the stormwater fund solvent and is intended to reverse negative stormwater balances.
Next steps: Staff will prepare the preliminary stormwater assessment roll and notices and schedule the required public hearing(s) on the proposed assessments before a final adoption vote.
