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Public Works seeks countywide stormwater fee, promises road‑fund relief and phased increases to 2029
Summary
Public Works proposed expanding the county’s stormwater utility countywide with a phased fee that would fund culvert repair, ditching and treatment maintenance, offset road‑fund spending and add staff to meet new permit obligations; staff proposed a public hearing and four‑year phased rate increases through 2029.
Public Works staff presented a follow‑up briefing on March 18 on a proposed countywide stormwater service area and fee schedule intended to fund maintenance, permit compliance and capital repairs across Spokane County.
Why it matters: Staff said the county faces roughly $1.5 million to $2.0 million in storm damage from a recent runoff event and has historically underfunded routine ditching, culvert maintenance and treatment facilities. The department proposed adopting a predictable fee that would begin countywide in…
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