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Northlake council adopts $5/month stormwater fee to fund Clean Water Act compliance
Summary
Facing an unfunded federal mandate, Northlake approved a $5 monthly stormwater drainage fee on residential water bills to fund a dedicated stormwater program, expected to generate about $400,000 and avoid cuts to police and roads.
After a public hearing, the Northlake Town Council adopted a stormwater drainage fee of $5 per month per residential water account to fund a new stormwater program required under the federal Clean Water Act. Staff told the council the fee is expected to generate roughly $400,000 and will be used to establish a dedicated program — including hiring a stormwater inspector, funding capital…
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