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Council approves first reading to exempt rural cropland and pasture from drainage fee
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Summary
Council approved first reading of Ordinance 668 to set the drainage fee to $0 for cropland, grassland and properties within the Rural Service District by changing the runoff weighting factor; staff said about eight properties are currently classified in the rural district.
The Lennox City Council moved the first reading of Ordinance 668, which would change the runoff-weighting factor and set the city drainage fee to $0 for cropland, grassland and properties inside the Rural Service District. Staff said the rationale is that these properties “do not benefit from” the city drainage system in the same way as developed parcels.
Staff described the affected properties as a small number—roughly eight parcels in the Rural Service District including several Cooper properties and others along Boynton and Cleveland avenues. The ordinance change was presented as a first reading for council consideration and debate; the council voted to approve the first reading on a voice vote.
The measure will proceed to subsequent readings as required by the city’s ordinance process. Council discussion included confirming the $0 fee and reviewing which parcels are classified inside the Rural Service District.
