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County staff seeks RFQ for stormwater‑utility feasibility study; commissioners discuss municipal and HOA roles
Summary
County staff proposed issuing a request for qualifications to study whether a countywide stormwater utility or alternative approaches could fund and manage stormwater and flooding needs; the RFQ would allow a consultant contract not to exceed $50,000 and commissioners discussed scope and municipal participation.
County staff asked commissioners to authorize an RFQ to study potential approaches for addressing flooding and stormwater problems across Brunswick County, including whether a stormwater utility, code changes, or other resilience programs would be feasible for this jurisdiction.
Staff said the RFQ would solicit firms and that any contract resulting from the RFQ would be limited to $50,000. Commissioners asked that the study consider differences between municipalities and unincorporated areas, the role of homeowners associations that maintain private drainage systems, and how a funding model might interface with existing town systems.
A commissioner summarized the intended deliverable as a broad evaluation of options: “Is it feasible for Brunswick County to have a program like this at all? And if so, what would it look like?” Staff said the RFQ will be drafted broadly enough to present options, including non‑utility approaches and potential ordinance changes.
A motion to authorize staff to proceed with the RFQ and related work was made and seconded during the meeting. The transcript records the motion and the requested contract ceiling of $50,000; it does not include a recorded roll‑call vote in the provided excerpt.
Why it matters: Constituents raised stormwater and clean‑water concerns during public comment. A countywide funding or governance model could create a dedicated revenue stream for maintenance, projects and grant matches, but it would also change how fees are levied and how municipalities and private entities participate.
What happens next: Staff will draft the RFQ language to include municipal considerations and the role of HOAs, solicit responses, evaluate firms and present recommended firms and a proposed contract for board approval.
