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Amid state uncertainty, Laramie council repeals surface water drainage code and pledges to track funds in general fund division
Summary
Facing legislative uncertainty after a state bill failed, the Laramie City Council voted to repeal its surface water drainage code and move the $5 million commitment into a restricted general-fund division for transparency; residents urged instead putting funding to voters.
The Laramie City Council on March 3 approved first reading of an ordinance repealing Municipal Code chapter 13.80, which had created a surface water drainage fund and regulatory framework. The move followed state-level uncertainty after Senate File 116 did not pass the Wyoming Legislature.
Director Brooks Webb and Director Wade briefed the council on the background: staff recommended repeal because continued uncertainty at the state level could invalidate local code or make the local framework…
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