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Council rejects proposed stormwater drainage fee increase after public outcry and fiscal questions
Summary
A proposed increase to the city’s stormwater drainage utility charge failed at first reading after councilmembers and residents raised concerns about cost, fund balances and capital spending priorities.
City Council considered an ordinance to raise the residential drainage utility fee from $10.32 to $11.59 but the motion failed after public comment and a detailed staff presentation about lines of service and fund projections.
Interim Assistant City Manager and Public Works director Ernie Nunez De La Garza presented the proposal and explained how the fee supports a range of stormwater services: inlet cleaning and maintenance, minor and major channel work, vegetative maintenance along rights of way,…
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