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Carrollton council backs plan to advertise new stormwater utility fee after consultant outlines costs
Summary
Council signaled consensus to advertise a proposed stormwater utility ordinance after consultants outlined capital needs (including a ~$24 million dam project) and presented residential/commercial rate options; staff will publish ordinance language for a November public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Christopher Axberg opened the council's work session by asking staff to present options for a dedicated stormwater enterprise fund and a proposed fee structure that would pay for operations and capital improvements.
Diana, a city staff presenter, said Carrollton would treat stormwater as an enterprise fund so user fees would cover operations and debt for capital projects. Trey of Friese & Nichols explained the method used to allocate charges: properties are measured for impervious area and commercial sites count more heavily because they…
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