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Council adopts 10-year stormwater project list; consultants propose phased rate increases
Summary
The City of Orange City adopted a 10-year stormwater capital project list and heard a Raftelis rate-study presentation that recommends phased rate increases to fund aging infrastructure, staffing and $9.9 million in projects.
The City of Orange City council on Monday adopted a 10-year stormwater capital projects list and received a presentation from consultants who recommended phased stormwater-rate increases to fund the plan.
The council approved Resolution 374-25, which establishes the 10-year stormwater project list that staff and engineers prioritized during a recent stormwater workshop. Council action authorizes staff to move to the next step: finalizing a non-ad valorem (assessment) rate study and a proposed rate ordinance for future council consideration.
Why it matters: City staff and the consultant said the stormwater fund’s current revenues will not cover projected operating costs, capital needs and existing debt while preserving required reserve levels. The plan aims to finance nearly $9.9 million in stormwater projects over the 10-year horizon, address recurring flooding, and add staff to…
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