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Council raises question about storm lateral subsidy as city balances equity and rate impacts
Summary
Council members asked whether continuing to heavily subsidize private storm lateral installations under the street reconstruction program remains the best use of stormwater utility funds, as assessments recover only a small share of installation costs.
Council members pressed staff about long‑standing practice of subsidizing private storm lateral installations during street reconstruction and whether that policy remains the best use of stormwater utility funds.
A council member noted the city historically installs a mini storm lateral to yards when streets are reconstructed and that property owners pay a modest assessment. Staff explained a…
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