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Fayetteville enacts stormwater utility, approves credit programs and gravel compromise
Summary
Council approved a new Chapter 52 stormwater utility to fund stormwater projects, with a credit program and an amendment counting gravel as 50% impervious. Staff and partner groups outlined cost-share and technical assistance options to help residents reduce fees.
Fayetteville’s City Council voted Dec. 17 to enact a stormwater management utility (Chapter 52) to generate revenue for stormwater projects, retrofits and green-infrastructure programs. Council amended the exhibit to treat gravel areas as 50 percent impervious and directed staff to finalize a sustainable credit framework and public outreach before billing begins.
Staff presentation and partners: City staff outlined the proposed credit program and technical definitions drawn from the Drainage Criteria Manual; Chris (city staff) and partners from the Illinois River…
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